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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 02184: From Low Diversity to White Majority with Increasing Asian Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 02184 in Braintree Town, Massachusetts, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 70% of the total, while the Asian population has increased to 21%. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income rising from $90,579 in 2013 to $109,015 in 2022, indicating a prosperous suburban community.
The community has transitioned from "Low Diversity" in 2013, with 84% white population, to "Moderate Diversity" in 2022. The consistent increase in the Asian population from 8% in 2013 to 21% in 2022, along with slight increases in Hispanic and multi-racial populations, indicates this area is becoming a "Transitional Community." The white population has decreased from 84% to 70% over the decade, showing a trend towards increased diversity.
The median income has increased by about 20% from 2013 to 2022, with a peak of $124,447 in 2021. This increase in median income correlates with the increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Asian population. The population has grown steadily from 35,721 in 2013 to 38,388 in 2022, an increase of about 7.5%.
The demographic shifts in this zip code reflect a broader trend seen in many suburban areas near major cities, where increasing diversity is often accompanied by economic growth. The median income of $109,015 in 2022 is significantly higher than the national median household income, indicating an affluent suburban area. The increase in the Asian population from 8% to 21% outpaces the national trend.
Zip code 02184 in Braintree Town has undergone a demographic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse, affluent suburban community. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income suggests that this demographic shift is closely tied to economic opportunities and changing patterns of suburban settlement. This area may soon transition from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community, reflecting broader national trends in suburban diversification and economic development.
