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Demographic Changes in Morrell Park: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Morrell Park, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, exhibited a White Majority of 63% as of 2022. The community transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. The median income in Morrell Park was $53,567 in 2022. The neighborhood has historical ties to the B&O Railroad, which has influenced its development.
In 2013, Morrell Park had a White Majority of 75% and was categorized as Low Diversity. By 2022, while maintaining a White Majority (63%), the community experienced increases in Black (21%) and Asian (4%) populations. This shift may be attributed to urban migration patterns and changes in housing affordability.
The Hispanic population in Morrell Park fluctuated, reaching 12% in 2014-2016 before decreasing to 6% by 2022. The emergence of a "Two or More Races" category (3% in 2022) suggests a trend towards increased racial mixing. These demographic changes coincided with variations in median income. The median income decreased from $51,782 in 2013 to $42,063 in 2016, but then increased to $59,442 in 2021 before settling at $53,567 in 2022.
The population of Morrell Park remained relatively stable over the decade, ranging between approximately 4,300 and 4,800 residents. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and recovering income levels, indicates a neighborhood adapting to demographic changes while maintaining its community structure.
Morrell Park's transition reflects national trends of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. However, its retention of a White Majority distinguishes it from many inner-city areas that have experienced more significant shifts towards Majority-Minority status. The economic recovery after 2016 aligns with national economic trends but appears more pronounced in Morrell Park, possibly due to the stabilization of its demographic composition.
The neighborhood's evolving diversity and improving economic indicators suggest a community successfully navigating the challenges of demographic change. This transition represents broader societal shifts towards increased racial integration and economic adaptation in traditionally working-class neighborhoods.
