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Baltimore Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Baltimore neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, is characterized by low diversity and a strong Black majority. As of 2022, the population was 2,601, with 96% of residents identifying as Black. This demographic composition has remained stable over the past decade, indicating an established African American community. The neighborhood's median income was $24,934 in 2022, suggesting a working-class area facing economic challenges.
From 2013 to 2022, Baltimore consistently maintained its status as a low diversity, Black majority neighborhood. The percentage of Black residents remained above 95% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. There were subtle signs of emerging diversity, including a small but growing "Two or More Races" population (2% by 2022) and a slight increase in the White population (2% by 2022). These changes, while minimal, could potentially indicate the early stages of a transitional community.
The median income in Baltimore has shown significant volatility over the past decade. It was $17,984 in 2013, peaked at $31,642 in 2019, and then decreased to $24,934 in 2022. The period of income growth (2013-2019) coincided with the neighborhood maintaining an almost exclusively Black population. The introduction of slight racial diversity (2020-2022) correlated with a decrease in median income, possibly indicating economic challenges or changes in the local job market affecting newer residents.
Population trends show a general decline from 3,305 in 2010 to 2,601 in 2022, suggesting ongoing challenges in retaining residents or attracting new ones. The persistence of such a high concentration of Black residents in Baltimore is notable, even in the context of Mobile, which has a significant Black population. This level of racial homogeneity is increasingly uncommon in urban areas across the United States.
The economic struggles reflected in the median income, which remains well below the national average, are common in many predominantly Black urban neighborhoods across the country. This pattern often reflects historical patterns of segregation, disinvestment, and limited economic opportunities. The slight increase in diversity, while minimal, could potentially signal the beginning of broader changes seen in many urban areas nationwide.
Baltimore in Mobile represents a community that has maintained a strong Black identity over the past decade, with only the slightest hints of demographic change. The economic volatility suggests ongoing challenges. It will be crucial to monitor how any future demographic shifts might correlate with economic opportunities and community development in the coming years.
