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Demographic Transition in Concord Road West: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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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 Concord Road West neighborhood in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is transitioning from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community. In 2022, the white population was 68%, down from 81% in 2013. The median income in 2022 was $111,065, indicating an affluent community. The neighborhood is located near high-tech companies and research facilities.
Over the past decade, Concord Road West has shown a notable shift in demographics. The white population decreased from 81% in 2013 to 68% in 2022, just below the Low Diversity threshold of 75%. The "Two or More Races" category increased significantly from 1% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The Hispanic population also grew from 2% to 5% during this period.
The median income in Concord Road West has fluctuated but remained high throughout the decade. It reached a peak of $122,712 in 2016 and has since stabilized around $110,000. The population grew from 2013 to 2018, reaching 2,529 residents, but then declined to 1,702 in 2022. This population decrease coincided with the period of increasing racial diversity.
The trends in Concord Road West are consistent with national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near tech hubs. The growth in the multiracial population is notable, as it exceeds national averages and indicates a trend of racial and ethnic intermixing in affluent communities.
The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $100,000, is significantly higher than the national median household income. This suggests that Concord Road West remains economically privileged while becoming more diverse, potentially indicating a trend of affluent minorities moving into previously predominantly white neighborhoods.
The population fluctuations, particularly the recent decline, may be related to broader trends such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on housing preferences or changes in the local job market. However, the sustained high income levels indicate that the neighborhood remains desirable despite these population changes.
Concord Road West exemplifies a Transitional Community, shifting from Low Diversity towards Moderate Diversity while maintaining economic affluence. This change reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those associated with high-tech industries. The neighborhood's evolution provides a case study of demographic changes occurring within economically stable communities, potentially leading to a more diverse yet still affluent suburban landscape.
