Ellwood Park is a

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in the eastern part of

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. It is named for a small public park with a

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between Jefferson and Orleans Streets. The neighborhood extends from Linwood Avenue and Haven Street, between Monument Street and

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. It is contained within the 21205 and 21224 zip code. Architecturally, Ellwood Park is made up of

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s constructed in the early 20th century. Most have front

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es and the white marble steps. It is a community of mostly

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residents. Neighborhood groups include the Ellwood Park Improvement Association and Family of Ellwood Park Community Association.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2010, there were 5,790 people living in the neighborhood. The racial makeup was 63.9% African American, 20% Hispanic, 9.6% white, 5.3% Asian, and 1% other. 61.6% of housing units were owner-occupied. 20.6% of housing units were vacant.

Crime and urban blight

The northern part of Ellwood Park is one of the most dangerous parts of Baltimore, as based upon call volume to police and reports made. Seven percent of Ellwood Park homes are vacant. Nearly 30 percent of school aged children are chronically absent. Home ownership hovers at around 30% of the properties in the area.

References

External links

LiveBaltimore profileDemographics from Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance
East Baltimore Neighborhoods in Baltimore {{BaltimoreCityMD-geo-stub