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Demographic Analysis of Yarmouth Port: A Low Diversity Community with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority of 95% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced modest population growth and significant income increases over the past decade. Yarmouth Port is part of Cape Cod's oldest town and is home to several notable landmarks including the Edward Gorey House.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Yarmouth Port has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 93% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in diversity, primarily due to small growths in the Hispanic and Asian populations, but these changes have not significantly shifted the neighborhood's demographic category.
The Hispanic population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady growth. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at around 1-2%. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, typically at or below 1%.
Yarmouth Port has experienced substantial economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased from $68,103 in 2013 to $84,285 in 2022, representing a 23.8% increase. This growth has not been linear, with a significant jump to $93,839 in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The population has grown from 5,736 in 2013 to 6,439 in 2022, an increase of about 12.3%. This population growth, coupled with the rise in median income, suggests an influx of relatively affluent residents to the area.
The minor increases in racial diversity coincide with periods of economic growth, potentially indicating that the area's prosperity may be attracting a slightly more diverse population, albeit at a very slow rate.
Yarmouth Port has remained predominantly white, while many areas across the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity. The neighborhood's resistance to significant demographic change may be influenced by its status as a historic community on Cape Cod, which tends to have less racial diversity compared to more urban areas of Massachusetts.
The economic growth in Yarmouth Port outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 36% over eight years. Yarmouth Port's growth of 23.8% over nine years is somewhat lower than the national trend, possibly due to its already higher starting point.
Yarmouth Port presents a picture of a stable, affluent community that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing significant economic growth. The slight increases in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, suggest the potential for gradual change over time, but the area remains firmly in the Low Diversity category with a strong White Majority.
