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North Farm: A White Majority Neighborhood with Gradual Racial Diversification
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Farm, a neighborhood in Rockville, Maryland, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 73% of the neighborhood, while the median income has remained at $200,000 since 2013. This affluent area is known for its suburban charm and proximity to Washington D.C.
Over the past decade, North Farm has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with some changes. In 2013, the neighborhood started with a higher white population of 76%, categorizing it firmly in the Low Diversity category. There has been a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The Asian population has fluctuated between 9-13% over the years. The Black population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
These changes indicate a trend towards Moderate Diversity. The consistent increase in Hispanic residents suggests that North Farm may be slowly transitioning towards a more diverse community composition. The median income in North Farm has remained stable at $200,000 since 2013, indicating a consistently affluent population. This economic stability coincides with the gradual increase in diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood is attracting diverse, high-income professionals.
The population has decreased from 1,208 in 2013 to 962 in 2022. This could indicate a trend towards smaller household sizes or a shift in housing preferences, possibly related to the changing demographics.
The trends observed in North Farm align with broader patterns seen in many affluent suburbs near major metropolitan areas. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations, is consistent with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the persistence of a White Majority and the high median income set North Farm apart from many other diversifying suburbs.
The stability of the high median income is noteworthy, as it suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its economic status while becoming slightly more diverse. This could indicate that the new residents moving into North Farm are primarily high-income professionals from diverse backgrounds, rather than a more broad-based demographic shift.
North Farm remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, but there are signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity. The consistent high median income coupled with increasing racial diversity suggests that the neighborhood is evolving while maintaining its economic status. If current trends continue, North Farm may eventually transition from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community, though this process appears to be gradual and may take many more years to fully manifest.
