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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 21234: White Majority with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
In 2022, zip code 21234 in Carney, Maryland, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community. The area has a white majority of 59% with significant representation from other racial groups, particularly Black (29%) and Asian (6%) populations. The median income of $75,894 in 2022 indicates a relatively affluent suburban area.
Over the past decade, Carney has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community towards "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the area had "Low Diversity" with a white population of 64%, which decreased to 59% by 2022. The Black population increased from 26% in 2013 to 29% in 2022, and the Asian population doubled from 3% to 6%. These changes indicate a "Transitional Community" status.
The Hispanic population increased slightly from 3% to 4% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew from 1% to 3%. The demographic shifts occurred alongside a general upward trend in median income, rising from $71,087 in 2013 to $75,894 in 2022, representing a growth of about 6.8% over the decade.
There was a significant spike in median income in 2021 to $82,201, followed by a return to trend in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 64,000 and 67,000 residents.
The trends observed in Carney align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, particularly with growth in Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations.
The income growth in Carney outpaces the national inflation rate for most of the observed period, indicating real economic growth. This trend is consistent with many suburban areas that have maintained or improved their economic status while becoming more diverse.
The stability of the population size suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to a combination of natural population change and gradual in-migration of diverse populations, rather than large-scale displacement or rapid gentrification.
Carney represents a suburban area in transition, evolving from a predominantly white community to one of moderate diversity. This change has occurred gradually and appears to have been accompanied by economic stability and modest growth. The area's experience reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and suggests a generally positive integration of various racial groups into the community's social and economic fabric.
