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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Central Weymouth, a neighborhood in Weymouth Town, Massachusetts, is classified as "Low Diversity" based on demographic data. As of 2022, the white population comprises 76% of the total. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, moving towards increased diversity. Economically, Central Weymouth has seen growth in median income. The area has historical significance dating back to the early colonial period of America.
Over the past decade, Central Weymouth has been transitioning from "Low Diversity" towards "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, 83% of the population identified as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 76%. Notable changes include an increase in the Black population from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, growth in the Hispanic population from 3% to 5%, and a slight increase in the Asian population from 7% to 8%. These shifts suggest Central Weymouth is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from various racial groups.
Central Weymouth has experienced economic growth alongside demographic changes. The median income rose from $89,388 in 2013 to $100,747 in 2022, a 12.7% increase. This growth correlates with increasing diversity, suggesting the neighborhood may be attracting a more diverse, affluent population. A spike in median income to $112,419 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population grew from 17,607 in 2013 to 18,748 in 2022, a 6.5% increase.
The demographic shifts in Central Weymouth align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many suburbs across the United States have been experiencing similar transitions, moving from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods.
The economic growth in Central Weymouth outpaces the national average. The median household income in the United States in 2021 was $70,784, lower than Central Weymouth's $100,747 in 2022.
Central Weymouth is evolving into a more diverse and affluent suburb, reflecting wider patterns of demographic change and economic development in American suburban areas. The gradual nature of these changes indicates a stable transition rather than rapid gentrification, which could help maintain community cohesion while fostering increased diversity.