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Racial Composition and Economic Growth in Seton Business Park, Baltimore: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Seton Business Park, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 93% of the area. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with the median income increasing from $59,443 in 2013 to $73,334 in 2022. Seton Business Park combines residential areas with a business district, influencing its economic dynamics and community structure.
Over the past decade, Seton Business Park has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents. The Black majority has increased from 86% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The white population decreased from 9% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The neighborhood has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" and "Racial Majority" categories throughout the observed period.
The economic trajectory of Seton Business Park has been positive over the past decade. The median income has increased from $59,443 in 2013 to $73,334 in 2022, representing a growth of about 23% over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside the strengthening of the Black majority in the neighborhood.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,300 and 2,550 residents throughout the decade. This suggests that the economic improvements have benefited the existing community rather than being driven by an influx of new, higher-income residents. The correlation between the increasing Black majority and rising median income is noteworthy, as it contradicts some national trends where predominantly Black neighborhoods often face economic challenges.
Seton Business Park's trend towards greater racial homogeneity is somewhat counter to the national pattern of increasing racial diversity in urban areas. However, the economic growth in this predominantly Black neighborhood is a positive sign, especially when compared to national statistics that often show persistent economic disparities between Black and white communities.
The steady population, coupled with rising incomes, suggests that Seton Business Park may be benefiting from broader economic development in the Baltimore area without experiencing significant gentrification pressures that often lead to displacement of long-term residents in other urban neighborhoods. Seton Business Park presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained and strengthened its racial homogeneity while simultaneously experiencing economic growth. This combination challenges some common narratives about urban development and racial demographics.
