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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 21052: A Predominantly White Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 21052 in Edgemere, Maryland, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 95% of the population identifying as such. The community has a small population of 185 in 2022 and has maintained a relatively stable racial composition over the past decade, with minor fluctuations.
From 2013 to 2022, Edgemere has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity". The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period. Small increases in diversity occurred from 2020 onwards, with the introduction of small percentages of Asian, Hispanic, and Native American residents. These changes have not significantly altered the community's "Low Diversity" classification.
The most notable change in racial composition occurred between 2013 and 2015, when the Black population increased from 1% to 4-5%, maintaining this level until 2019. By 2020, this percentage decreased back to 1%, indicating a brief period of slightly increased diversity that was not sustained.
The median income in Edgemere has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a consistent year-over-year increase in median income, rising from $62,532 in 2013 to a peak of $108,672 in 2021, representing a 73.8% increase over eight years. The period of slightly increased racial diversity (2015-2019) coincided with substantial income growth, with median income rising from $68,195 in 2015 to $91,704 in 2019, a 34.5% increase over four years.
In 2022, there was a notable decrease in median income to $99,016, an 8.9% drop from the previous year. This decline occurred simultaneously with a slight increase in racial diversity, as evidenced by the appearance of small percentages of Hispanic and Native American residents. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 161 and 186 residents, suggesting that changes in income and minor shifts in racial composition are more likely due to changes within the existing population rather than significant migration.
Edgemere's demographic composition contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the United States, which have generally been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. The community's persistent low diversity and high percentage of white residents suggest it may be somewhat isolated from broader demographic trends. The substantial increase in median income over the decade, particularly from 2013 to 2021, outpaces national averages for income growth during this period. The recent drop in median income in 2022, coupled with a slight increase in diversity, could potentially indicate the beginning of a shift towards a more diverse and economically varied community.
