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Eden Park: A Predominantly African American Neighborhood in Baton Rouge
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eden Park, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,034 and a median income of $29,072. Eden Park is one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, with origins dating back to the post-Civil War era.
From 2013 to 2022, Eden Park has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." The African American population has consistently comprised 97-99% of the total population during this period. Other racial categories have shown minimal fluctuations, with slight increases in Hispanic and White populations in recent years, but not sufficient to alter the neighborhood's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Eden Park has increased over the past decade, rising from $21,084 in 2013 to $29,072 in 2022, representing an increase of approximately 38% over nine years. Despite this growth, the median income remains below the national average.
The population of Eden Park has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 4,315 in 2014 and declining to 3,034 by 2022. This represents a population decrease of about 30% over eight years. The increase in median income coincides with the decrease in population, suggesting that remaining residents have experienced some economic improvement.
The demographic stability of Eden Park reflects historical patterns of racial segregation in many American cities, particularly in the South. The economic improvements, while notable, still place Eden Park below the median household income for Baton Rouge as a whole, which was approximately $44,470 in 2020.
The population decline in Eden Park contrasts with the overall growth trend of Baton Rouge. This localized population decrease could be related to broader urban trends such as suburbanization or the effects of gentrification in nearby areas.
Eden Park has maintained its demographic character as a predominantly African American community while experiencing economic improvements and population decrease. These trends demonstrate the complex relationship between racial demographics, economic development, and population dynamics in urban neighborhoods with strong historical identities.
