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Demographic and Racial Composition of Littleton Road Area, Chelmsford: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Littleton Road Area of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, 71% of the population identified as white. The neighborhood's median income was $101,582 in 2022. The area's proximity to the high-tech corridor along Route 128 has influenced its demographic and economic composition.
Over the past decade, the Littleton Road Area has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population decreased from 83% in 2013 to 71% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 13% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, becoming the largest minority group. The Hispanic population grew from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The area's median income has fluctuated. The highest median income was recorded in 2020 at $131,692. There has been a decline in median income from $131,692 in 2020 to $101,582 in 2022, a drop of nearly 23%. The population has grown from 3,001 in 2013 to 3,478 in 2022.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the demographic shifts. The area has become more diverse, but income levels have not followed a consistent pattern. Other factors may be more influential on income levels than demographic changes.
The demographic shifts in the Littleton Road Area align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations is similar to patterns seen in many technology-centric suburban regions across the United States.
The area's median income remains above the national median household income. This suggests that the Littleton Road Area remains an affluent community, likely due to its proximity to high-tech employment centers.
The population growth in this neighborhood, despite income fluctuations, may indicate its continued appeal as a residential area for professionals working in nearby tech industries. The Littleton Road Area is gradually evolving from a homogeneous suburban enclave to a more diverse, yet still predominantly white and affluent, community.
