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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Owings Mills, Maryland, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 61% of the total, with White (21%) and Hispanic (7%) populations contributing to a moderate level of diversity. The city's median income of $91,278 indicates a relatively affluent community.
Over the past decade, Owings Mills has transformed from a "Black Plurality" community in 2013 to a "Black Majority" community by 2020, a status maintained through 2022. This shift suggests a trend of increasing racial concentration. Concurrently, the White population has declined from 28% in 2013 to 21% in 2022, while Hispanic and Asian populations have remained relatively stable. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has shown a slight increase.
The demographic shifts have coincided with positive economic trends. The median income has increased from $84,157 in 2013 to $91,278 in 2022, representing an 8.5% increase. The population has grown from 35,387 in 2013 to 38,354 in 2022, an 8.4% increase, indicating that Owings Mills remains an attractive place to live.
The trends in Owings Mills contrast with many national trends that often show increasing diversity in suburban areas. The consolidation of a Black majority in a relatively affluent suburb is noteworthy and may reflect broader patterns of African American suburbanization and middle-class growth in certain regions.
Based on observed trends, Owings Mills will likely continue to strengthen its status as a "Black Majority" community in the near future. The steady increase in the Black population percentage, coupled with the gradual decrease in the White population, suggests this trend will persist.
Economically, if current trends continue, further increases in median income can be expected, potentially solidifying Owings Mills as an example of a prosperous, predominantly Black suburban community. It is important to monitor whether the community maintains its current level of "Moderate Diversity" or potentially transitions towards "Low Diversity" if the Black majority continues to grow significantly.
The slight increase in multiracial identification could potentially lead to a more complex demographic landscape in the long term. If this trend accelerates, Owings Mills might begin to shift towards a "Transitional Community" category, with increasing diversity within its Black majority population.
Owings Mills presents a case study of a suburban community becoming more racially concentrated while experiencing economic growth. This trajectory warrants continued observation to understand its implications for suburban diversity and economic development patterns.