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Demographic and Racial Transitions in Lake Evesham, Baltimore: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Evesham, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, is classified as having "Moderate Diversity" with a White Majority as of 2022. The white population comprises 55% of the community, with Black residents at 27% and multiracial residents at 14%. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, along with substantial economic growth. Lake Evesham features tree-lined streets and a combination of historic and modern homes.
From 2013 to 2022, Lake Evesham underwent notable changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity" with no clear racial majority. The white population was 46% and the black population was 34%, with an Asian presence of 11%. Between 2014 and 2017, the community shifted towards a "Majority-Minority" status, with the black population reaching 45% in 2016 while the white population decreased to 41%. This period marked the peak of racial diversity in the neighborhood.
A significant shift occurred from 2018 onwards. The community transitioned back to a White Majority, with the white population increasing to 58% in 2018 and peaking at 71% in 2019. This shift aligns with the definition of a "Transitional Community," as significant changes in racial makeup occurred over a short period. The most recent data from 2022 shows a slight moderation of this trend, with the white population at 55% and a notable increase in residents identifying as two or more races (14%), indicating an ongoing evolution towards increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in Lake Evesham correlate with economic changes. The median income has shown a consistent upward trend, rising from $59,662 in 2013 to a peak of $97,566 in 2021, before slightly decreasing to $88,059 in 2022. This represents a 47.6% increase in median income over the decade. The period of highest racial diversity (2014-2017) coincided with rapid income growth. The subsequent shift towards a White Majority from 2018 onwards corresponded with an acceleration in income growth, suggesting a possible influx of higher-income white residents.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 400-525 residents over the decade. There was a notable dip in population to 405 in 2019, coinciding with the peak of the white population percentage, possibly indicating a period of turnover in residents.
The demographic and economic trends in Lake Evesham reflect broader patterns observed in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The initial increase in diversity followed by a shift towards a white majority is reminiscent of gentrification processes seen in other cities. The substantial increase in median income (47.6% over a decade) outpaces the national average income growth, which was around 23% for the same period. This suggests that Lake Evesham has experienced more rapid economic changes than many other American neighborhoods.
The fluctuation in racial demographics, particularly the rise in residents identifying as two or more races, aligns with national trends showing an increase in multiracial identification across the United States.
Lake Evesham presents a case study of a neighborhood in flux, experiencing significant demographic and economic changes. The community has transitioned through various diversity categories, from Moderate Diversity to Majority-Minority and back to a White Majority with increasing diversity. These shifts, coupled with substantial income growth, suggest ongoing social and economic transformations that are likely to continue shaping the character and composition of this Baltimore neighborhood in the coming years.
