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Racial Composition and Demographic Stability in Edmondson Village, Baltimore: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Edmondson Village, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a 95% Black population as of 2022. This neighborhood has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, categorized as a Black Majority area. The median income in 2022 was $46,659, showing moderate fluctuations over recent years. Edmondson Village is known for its historic rowhouses and proximity to Gwynns Falls Park.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Edmondson Village has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority community, with the Black population consistently comprising over 95% of the total. This stability in racial composition indicates a well-established community with minimal demographic flux. There have been slight increases in Hispanic, White, and multiracial populations in recent years, but these changes are minimal and have not significantly altered the overall demographic landscape.
The median income in Edmondson Village has shown some variability over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase from $43,096 to $46,659, representing a modest growth of about 8.3%. However, this growth was not linear. There was a significant dip in 2014 to $37,373. A peak was reached in 2018 at $50,342. Recent years (2020-2022) have shown relative stability around the $46,000-$50,000 range.
These economic fluctuations do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial demographics of the area, suggesting a stable community resistant to demographic shifts based on economic factors alone. Population figures have remained relatively stable, ranging from about 5,200 to 5,800 residents over the decade. This stability in population, coupled with the consistent racial composition, indicates a community with strong ties and limited in-migration or out-migration.
Edmondson Village's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. While many U.S. cities have experienced growing Hispanic and Asian populations and increases in multiracial identification, Edmondson Village has maintained its predominantly Black demographic. The median household income in Edmondson Village ($46,659 in 2022) is lower than the national median ($70,784 in 2021). This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by this community, which are common in many predominantly Black urban neighborhoods across the United States.
The stability of Edmondson Village's racial composition over time, despite economic fluctuations, suggests strong community ties and potentially limited housing mobility. This could be due to a combination of factors such as cultural attachment to the area, limited affordable housing options elsewhere, or systemic barriers to relocation. Edmondson Village presents a picture of a stable, predominantly Black community that has maintained its demographic character over the past decade despite moderate economic fluctuations. While the community has not transitioned between diversity categories, the slight increases in other racial groups in recent years may indicate the beginning of a very gradual diversification process. The economic challenges faced by the community, as evidenced by below-average median incomes, highlight the need for targeted economic development initiatives to improve the overall well-being of residents while preserving the strong community fabric that has kept the neighborhood demographically stable over time.
