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Demographic Stability and Racial Homogeneity in Newport's Bellevue Avenue and Estates Neighborhood
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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 Bellevue Avenue and Estates neighborhood in Newport, Rhode Island, is categorized as having Low Diversity, with a White Majority (93% in 2022). The area has a median income of $91,244 as of 2022, indicating an affluent community. This historic district is known for its Gilded Age mansions and association with wealthy families of the late 19th century.
Over the past decade, the neighborhood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 90% throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2021, with the white population decreasing from 92% to 90%, but this trend reversed in 2022, returning to 93% white.
The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2017-2021, but decreased back to 2% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable at 1-3% throughout the decade. Other racial groups, including Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander, have maintained minimal representation, generally at or below 1%.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown an upward trend, increasing from $73,836 in 2013 to $91,244 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a significant increase in median income from $85,374 in 2018 to $94,102 in 2019, followed by a peak of $101,622 in 2021.
The population has grown over this period, from 2,647 in 2013 to 3,015 in 2022, with a peak of 3,198 in 2019. This population growth, combined with the increasing median income, suggests that the neighborhood has become increasingly desirable and exclusive over the decade.
The demographic composition of Bellevue Avenue and Estates contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The median household income in the United States was approximately $70,784 in 2021, lower than the $101,622 reported for this neighborhood in the same year.
The stability of both the racial composition and high income levels in this neighborhood suggests that it has remained largely insulated from broader demographic and economic shifts occurring in many other parts of the country. This could be attributed to its historical significance, the presence of high-value properties, and possibly restrictive zoning or housing policies that maintain its exclusive character.
The Bellevue Avenue and Estates neighborhood presents a case of stability in terms of racial composition and economic affluence over the past decade, standing as an example of a preserved, historically wealthy enclave amidst broader national trends towards diversification and economic fluctuations.
