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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Biedeman, Camden: Hispanic Majority and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Biedeman neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey, currently exhibits a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, 90% of the population identifies as Hispanic. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, along with fluctuating economic conditions. Biedeman is characterized by its resilience in the face of economic challenges.
In 2013, Biedeman displayed a Moderate Diversity profile, with a Hispanic Plurality (72%) and significant Black representation (18%). Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned towards a Hispanic Majority, reaching 90% by 2022. This shift categorizes Biedeman as a Transitional Community, with a trend towards Hispanic concentration and decreased diversity.
The Black population decreased from 18% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, while the White population remained between 2-5%. The Asian and other racial categories maintained minimal representation throughout the period. This demographic evolution suggests factors such as Hispanic immigration or internal migration, outmigration of non-Hispanic residents, and possibly higher birth rates among the Hispanic population.
The median income in Biedeman has shown an upward trend with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $36,927, increasing to $49,329 by 2022, representing a 33.6% growth over the decade. This growth was not linear, with a dip in 2014 and 2015, a spike in 2016, a decline in 2018, and a consistent upward trend from 2019 onwards.
Population trends show growth from 5,121 in 2010 to a peak of 6,603 in 2017, followed by a decline to 5,697 in 2022. This pattern may indicate initial attractiveness of the area to Hispanic residents, followed by a stabilization or possible outmigration.
The demographic shift in Biedeman is more pronounced than national trends, with the rate of change from 72% to 90% Hispanic in a decade being exceptionally rapid. Economically, Biedeman's median income remains below the New Jersey state median but its growth rate outpaces national averages.
The transition to a Low Diversity, Hispanic Majority community in Biedeman reflects broader patterns of ethnic concentration in urban areas but at an accelerated pace. This rapid change presents opportunities and challenges that local policymakers and community leaders will need to address to ensure inclusive growth and development.
