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Demographic Analysis of Mid-Govans: A Predominantly Black 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
Mid-Govans, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents. As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 84% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $60,023, indicating an increase from previous years. Mid-Govans has maintained a relatively stable population size over the past decade, ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 residents.
Over the past decade, Mid-Govans has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "Black Majority." The percentage of Black residents has fluctuated between 79% and 93% from 2013 to 2022, with a slight downward trend in recent years. The white population has shown variability, ranging from 3% to 12% over the decade. There has been a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population, from negligible percentages in earlier years to 7% in 2022. The Asian population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Mid-Govans has shown an overall upward trend, with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2017, there was a steady increase from $48,897 to $56,442. In 2018-2019, there was a slight decrease and stabilization around $55,000. A sharp increase to $76,376 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease to $60,023 in 2022, which is still higher than pre-2020 levels.
These economic shifts correlate with demographic changes. The period of income growth (2013-2017) coincided with a slight decrease in the Black majority and increase in other racial groups. The sharp income spike in 2020-2021 occurred alongside a temporary increase in the Black population percentage. The most recent year (2022) shows both a decrease in median income and in the Black majority percentage.
The persistent Black majority in Mid-Govans contrasts with many urban neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification and demographic turnover. The gradual increase in Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many U.S. cities. The overall income growth, despite recent fluctuations, suggests Mid-Govans may be experiencing slower but more stable economic development compared to rapidly gentrifying areas in other major cities.
While Mid-Govans remains a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood, subtle shifts in demographics and income levels suggest potential for gradual diversification and economic change. The community appears to be evolving slowly, maintaining its core character while adapting to broader urban demographic and economic trends.
