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Demographic Trends in Adams Shore: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Changes
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Adams Shore, a neighborhood in Quincy, Massachusetts, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition with 65% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood shows signs of increasing diversity over the past decade. Adams Shore has a median income of $65,630 in 2022, representing a middle-class suburban community. This coastal neighborhood is known for its views of Quincy Bay and vulnerability to sea-level rise.
Over the past decade, Adams Shore has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with 69% white population. By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority," the percentage decreased to 65%, indicating a gradual shift towards greater diversity.
The Asian population has shown the most significant increase, rising from 14% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Black population has grown from 12% to 11% during this period. The Hispanic population has doubled from 2% to 4%. These changes suggest Adams Shore is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from various racial groups.
The median income in Adams Shore has fluctuated over the decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was an increase from $66,182 to $103,731. However, there was a decline to $68,396 in 2019, followed by further decreases to $65,630 in 2022.
This economic trend correlates with demographic shifts. The period of highest income (2017-2018) coincided with the highest percentage of white residents (75% in 2018). The subsequent income decline aligns with increasing diversity, particularly growth in Asian and Hispanic populations.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 3,300 and 3,900 residents over the decade. This stability suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to existing residents moving out and new residents moving in, rather than significant new development or exodus.
The trends observed in Adams Shore mirror broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have seen growth in Asian and Hispanic populations over the past decade, similar to Adams Shore's experience.
The economic volatility, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income, may reflect broader economic trends in the Boston metropolitan area or specific local factors such as changes in the job market or housing costs.
The persistence of a white majority, albeit declining, is consistent with many New England suburbs that are diversifying but at a slower rate than some other regions of the country. The growth of the Asian population aligns with trends seen in many technology and education-focused regions, which the greater Boston area exemplifies.
Adams Shore represents a community in transition, moving from low to moderate diversity while experiencing significant economic fluctuations. These changes likely reflect broader regional trends in the Boston area and national patterns of suburban diversification, but with unique local characteristics.
