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Demographic Shifts in North of Main: From White Majority to Majority-Minority
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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 North of Main neighborhood in Marlborough, Massachusetts, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, it is classified as a Majority-Minority community with moderate diversity. The white population, at 52%, remains the largest single group but no longer constitutes a majority. The neighborhood has a population of 4,060 and a median income of $68,431, which is below the 2021 national median household income.
The neighborhood has transitioned from a White Majority community in 2013, with 69% of the population identifying as white, to its current Majority-Minority status. This transition included a phase of Moderate Diversity around 2016-2017 when the white population fell below 60% but remained the largest group. The Hispanic population has grown consistently, increasing from 16% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. The Two or More Races category has seen a significant increase, particularly in recent years, rising from 2% in 2020 to 16% in 2022.
The Black population has fluctuated, peaking at 10% in 2019 but decreasing to 2% by 2022. The Asian population has decreased from 7% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The median income in North of Main has shown volatility, peaking at $73,473 in 2017 before decreasing to $68,431 in 2022. This downward trend in median income coincides with the shift towards a more diverse population.
The population has fluctuated, reaching a high of 4,329 in 2016 before dipping and then recovering to 4,060 in 2022. The recent population increase, coupled with the decrease in median income, may indicate an influx of lower-income residents or younger families starting their careers.
The demographic shifts in North of Main align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population and the significant increase in individuals identifying as multiracial reflect national patterns observed in the 2020 Census. However, the decrease in median income contrasts with national trends, where median household income has generally increased over the past decade.
The transition to a Majority-Minority status is occurring faster in this neighborhood than in many parts of the country. This suggests that North of Main could be indicative of demographic changes that may occur more broadly in similar communities across the United States in the coming years.
