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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Mcnamee-Shriver Neighborhood, Cumberland, Maryland
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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 Mcnamee-Shriver neighborhood in Cumberland, Maryland, is classified as a Low Diversity area with a predominantly White population of 90% in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $53,022. The neighborhood is named after two prominent local families who contributed to the area's development in the early 20th century.
Over the past decade, Mcnamee-Shriver has maintained its Low Diversity status. The White population has remained above 90% throughout this period. Minor changes in racial composition include a decrease in the Black population from 6% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, the emergence of a small Hispanic population of around 1% from 2016 onwards, and an increase in the Two or More Races category from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Mcnamee-Shriver has fluctuated over the decade. It decreased from $42,207 in 2013 to $38,721 in 2015, then increased to $48,254 in 2017. After some variations, it reached $56,933 in 2021 before decreasing slightly to $53,022 in 2022. The population has shown a minor decline from 3,581 in 2013 to 3,094 in 2022.
The subtle shifts towards increased diversity in Mcnamee-Shriver align with broader national trends of increasing multiracial populations in the United States. The growth in the Two or More Races category reflects a national trend of increasing multiracial identities and interracial marriages.
The economic improvements in Mcnamee-Shriver, particularly the rising median income from 2015 onwards, mirror the general economic recovery and growth experienced across the United States following the 2008 financial crisis. However, the neighborhood's median income remains below the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
In conclusion, Mcnamee-Shriver has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, predominantly White community. The subtle demographic shifts and economic improvements indicate a slow transition towards increased diversity and economic stability. These changes reflect broader national trends of increasing racial diversity and post-recession economic recovery.
