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Demographic Shifts in Edgewood, Maryland: Analysis of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Edgewood, Maryland, is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with a "Moderate Diversity" profile. As of 2022, the city's population of 28,404 is composed of Black (45%), White (39%), Hispanic (7%), and multiracial (8%) residents. The median income of $75,458 in 2022 suggests a middle-class economic status for the area.
Over the past decade, Edgewood has transitioned from a "White Plurality" community in 2013 to a "Black Plurality" by 2019, and finally to a "Majority-Minority" status in recent years. This shift is characterized by a decline in the White population share from 48% in 2013 to 39% in 2022, an increase in the Black population from 39% in 2013 to 45% in 2022, growth in the multiracial population from 4% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, and a relatively stable Hispanic population between 6-9% throughout the decade. These changes suggest a trend towards increasing diversity.
The median income in Edgewood has increased from $70,544 in 2013 to $75,458 in 2022, representing a 7% increase over the decade. This growth has not been consistent, with a period of decline from 2015 to 2017, a sharp increase from 2018 to 2021, and a recent decline in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts, potentially reflecting changes in the local job market or broader economic conditions affecting different racial groups differently.
The demographic shifts observed in Edgewood align with broader trends seen in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity and a growing multiracial population are becoming more common. The economic fluctuations may reflect national economic events such as the recovery from the 2008 recession and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on the observed trends, Edgewood is likely to continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. The most probable future scenario includes further decline in the White population share, potentially dropping below 35%; continued growth of the Black population, possibly stabilizing around 45-50%; significant increase in the multiracial population, potentially reaching 10-12%; and steady growth of the Hispanic and Asian populations. Given these projections, Edgewood may transition into a "High Diversity" category within the next 5-10 years if the growth in minority populations continues and no single group exceeds 40% of the total population.
Economically, if the community can leverage its increasing diversity as a strength, it may see continued growth in median income. However, this will depend on broader economic conditions and local efforts to ensure equitable economic opportunities for all racial groups.
