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Demographic Analysis of Cross Country, Baltimore: A White Majority Neighborhood with Evolving Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cross Country, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 79% of the neighborhood, with a Black population of 12% and smaller Asian (3%) and Hispanic (3%) communities. The neighborhood has experienced population growth, reaching 8,657 residents in 2022, and has a median income of $87,133. Cross Country features tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes and apartments, providing a suburban atmosphere within Baltimore's city limits.
Over the past decade, Cross Country has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with notable shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a white population of 73% and more significant Asian (10%) and Black (12%) presence. By 2018, the community transitioned to Low Diversity, with the white population peaking at 86%. Recent years show a slight reversal of this trend, moving back towards Moderate Diversity.
The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7-12% over the decade. The Asian population has decreased from 10% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% to 3% over this period. These shifts suggest a complex interplay of factors, potentially including housing market changes, economic opportunities, or broader demographic trends in the Baltimore area.
The median income in Cross Country has shown an upward trend, rising from $72,161 in 2013 to $87,133 in 2022, an increase of about 20%. This economic growth correlates with the period of decreased diversity (2014-2018), suggesting a possible connection between rising incomes and demographic homogenization. Recent years (2020-2022) show both increasing income and a slight increase in diversity, particularly in the Black and Hispanic populations. This could indicate a trend towards more inclusive economic growth in the neighborhood.
The population has grown from 7,697 in 2013 to 8,657 in 2022, a 12.5% increase. This growth, coupled with rising incomes, suggests that Cross Country has become an increasingly desirable area for residents.
Cross Country has maintained a White Majority status, but its recent trend towards slightly increased diversity contrasts with some national trends of increasing racial segregation in urban areas. The neighborhood's median income ($87,133 in 2022) is above the national median household income (about $70,784 in 2021), indicating that Cross Country is a relatively affluent area.
The growth in the Hispanic population aligns with broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban areas. The decrease in the Asian population is somewhat atypical, as many U.S. cities have seen growth in their Asian communities over the past decade.
Cross Country presents a picture of a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood that has experienced economic growth and population increase over the past decade. While it has maintained its White Majority status, recent years show a slight trend towards increased diversity, potentially signaling a new phase in the neighborhood's demographic evolution. These changes may have implications for local businesses, schools, and community services as they adapt to serve a slowly diversifying population while maintaining the area's economic prosperity.
