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Demographic Analysis of Hanlon-Longwood: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Baltimore
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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 Hanlon-Longwood neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity, with a predominant Black majority. As of 2022, 98% of the population identifies as Black, reflecting a homogeneous community. The neighborhood's median income was $55,931 in 2022. Hanlon-Longwood is known for its historical significance in Baltimore's African American community.
Over the past decade, Hanlon-Longwood has consistently maintained its status as a Black majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of Black residents remained above 90%. There have been subtle shifts within this overall stability. From 2013 to 2015, the neighborhood showed a slight decrease in the Black population from 96% to 92%, with a small increase in the White population from 2% to 3%. From 2016 to 2019, the community maintained a relatively stable racial composition, with the Black population around 93-95%. From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase in the Black population, reaching 99% in 2020-2021 and 98% in 2022. This period also saw the virtual disappearance of the White population, dropping to 0% by 2022.
The median income in Hanlon-Longwood has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $50,685 in 2013 to $55,330 in 2019, indicating gradual economic improvement. In 2020-2021, a sharp decline occurred, with median income dropping to $48,906 in 2020 and further to $41,887 in 2021. This coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts. In 2022, a recovery is observed, with median income rebounding to $55,931, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
The population has fluctuated, growing from 1,981 in 2013 to 2,699 in 2022, with notable increases in 2018 and 2020.
The persistent Black majority in Hanlon-Longwood reflects broader patterns in many urban neighborhoods in Baltimore and other major U.S. cities, where historical segregation and community ties have maintained predominantly African American enclaves. The neighborhood's resistance to diversification stands out, even as many urban areas have experienced gentrification and demographic shifts.
The income volatility, particularly the sharp decline and recovery in 2020-2022, aligns with national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid recovery to pre-pandemic income levels in 2022 may indicate resilience in the local economy or targeted economic support.
The population growth in Hanlon-Longwood, despite economic fluctuations, suggests a strong community attachment and potentially limited housing options elsewhere for residents. This growth, coupled with the maintenance of a Black majority, indicates that the neighborhood remains an important center for Baltimore's African American community, resisting broader trends of urban demographic change seen in many U.S. cities.
