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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 21784: Transition from Low to Moderate Racial Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 21784 in Eldersburg, Maryland, is classified as a community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 81% of the total, which is just above the threshold for this category. The area has a median income of $127,657 and a population of 36,882, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Eldersburg has shown a gradual transition from an area of extremely low diversity to one approaching moderate diversity. In 2013, the community was classified as "Low Diversity" with 89% of the population being white. By 2022, the white population had decreased to 81%, showing a trend towards increased diversity.
The most significant changes occurred in the Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations. The Asian population increased from 2% to 4%, the Black population from 3% to 6%, and the Hispanic population from 2% to 5%. The category of two or more races increased from 1% to 3%. These shifts suggest that Eldersburg is slowly becoming a "Transitional Community," moving towards greater racial diversity.
The demographic shifts in Eldersburg have occurred alongside a general increase in median income. In 2013, the median income was $119,026, and by 2022 it had risen to $127,657, an increase of about 7.25% over nine years. The peak median income of $138,570 was recorded in 2021. The population has seen a slight decrease over this period, from 38,119 in 2013 to 36,882 in 2022, a decline of about 3.2%.
The trends observed in Eldersburg align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The proximity to Baltimore and Washington D.C. likely contributes to this gradual diversification. The increasing median income alongside increasing diversity is noteworthy, as it counters some national trends where increasing diversity has sometimes been associated with income stagnation or decline in certain communities.
Eldersburg remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but it is showing clear signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This transition appears to be occurring without negatively impacting the area's economic status. If current trends continue, Eldersburg might shift from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" in the coming years, potentially bringing new cultural influences and economic opportunities to the area.
