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Demographic Analysis of Suitland, Maryland: A Predominantly Black Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Suitland, Maryland, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "Racial Majority." As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 89% of the total, establishing it as a Black Majority area. The city's median income of $68,782 in 2022 reflects a moderate economic standing, with a population of 25,839 spread across 4.25 square miles.
Over the past decade, Suitland has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a Black Majority. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 88% and 92% from 2013 to 2022. This stability indicates a deeply entrenched demographic composition that has resisted significant change.
There are subtle shifts worth noting. A slight decrease in the Black population from 92% in 2013 to 89% in 2022 has occurred. A gradual increase in the Hispanic population from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022 is evident. The emergence of a small but growing Asian population, reaching 1% by 2018, has been observed. An increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, growing from 0% in 2014 to 2% by 2022, has also been noted. These minor shifts suggest a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to change the community's overall categorization.
The median income in Suitland has shown a general upward trend, rising from $62,183 in 2013 to $68,782 in 2022, an increase of about 10.6% over nine years. This growth, while positive, is relatively modest and may not have significantly altered the economic landscape of the community.
The population has remained fairly stable, with some fluctuations. It decreased from 25,236 in 2010 to a low of 23,819 in 2015, before rebounding to 25,839 in 2022. This stability in population, combined with the modest income growth, suggests a community that is maintaining its character rather than undergoing dramatic changes.
Based on the observed trends, Suitland is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community with a Black Majority in the near future. However, the slow but consistent increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations suggest a gradual shift towards slightly more diversity.
If current trends continue, Suitland might transition towards a "Moderate Diversity" category over the next couple of decades, but this would require a significant acceleration of current trends. More immediately, it might be more accurate to categorize Suitland as a "Transitional Community" if the minor shifts in racial composition continue and accelerate slightly.
Economically, if the modest upward trend in median income continues, further improvements in the community's economic standing might be seen, but dramatic changes seem unlikely based on current data.
In conclusion, while Suitland shows signs of very gradual diversification and economic improvement, these changes are occurring at a pace that suggests stability rather than rapid transformation. The community's core identity as a predominantly Black area with moderate income levels is likely to persist in the near future, with only subtle shifts towards increased diversity and economic growth.
