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D.C. census data: Changing neighborhoods

Neighborhoods such as Bloomingdale in Northwest Washington and eastern Capitol Hill were once home to large majorities of African Americans, but their racial makeup has undergone a radical shift.

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Lacey Bigelow, who has lived on Emerald Street NE since 1971, keeps a picture of Malcolm X in the window of his home.

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At Capital Hair Studio on Georgia Avenue NW near Howard University, an area with a growing population of white residents, barber Terry Richardson gives customer Kevin Carr a look at his new haircut.

At Capital Hair Studio on Georgia Avenue NW near Howard University, an area with a growing population of white residents, barber Terry Richardson gives customer Kevin Carr a look at his new haircut.

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Lacey Bigelow, in front of his Emerald Street NE home, says many of his old neighbors have died or moved away. Of new residents, he says, 'They give me respect, and I give them respect.'

Lacey Bigelow, in front of his Emerald Street NE home, says many of his old neighbors have died or moved away. Of new residents, he says, "They give me respect, and I give them respect."

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Mariah Bumps and her 2-year-old daughter, Kathryn, brought the family dog, Riley, to a new dog park at Kingsman Field, at 13th and D streets NE.

Mariah Bumps and her 2-year-old daughter, Kathryn, brought the family dog, Riley, to a new dog park at Kingsman Field, at 13th and D streets NE.

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Joined by her mother, Angela, Sophia Phillips rides her scooter at 13th and E streets NE. Residents said the area, at the eastern edge of Capitol Hill, has seen an influx of professionals with children.

Joined by her mother, Angela, Sophia Phillips rides her scooter at 13th and E streets NE. Residents said the area, at the eastern edge of Capitol Hill, has seen an influx of professionals with children.

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Children crowd around to watch pets enjoying the new Kingsman Field dog park.

Children crowd around to watch pets enjoying the new Kingsman Field dog park.

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Gaffnir Brillant, left, throws a ball to dogs as Nadav Davidai, right, looks on at the Crispus Attucks Park in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington. There has been increasing diversity in race and age within Bloomingdale. Nationally, whites who aren’t Hispanic diminished as a proportion of the population, from 69 percent to about 64 percent.

Gaffnir Brillant, left, throws a ball to dogs as Nadav Davidai, right, looks on at the Crispus Attucks Park in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington. There has been increasing diversity in race and age within Bloomingdale. Nationally, whites who aren’t Hispanic diminished as a proportion of the population, from 69 percent to about 64 percent.

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John Kamman holds his son, Olivier, as they talk to Valerie Lanham as she walks her dog, Gozer, along First Street NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. New data will include information on the racial and ethnic makeup of the District. Many demographers predict that long before the next census, the District will no longer have a black majority.

John Kamman holds his son, Olivier, as they talk to Valerie Lanham as she walks her dog, Gozer, along First Street NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. New data will include information on the racial and ethnic makeup of the District. Many demographers predict that long before the next census, the District will no longer have a black majority.

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Brian Cohn, left, talks to Amber Coe as Tamica Daniel, lower center right, laughs with Seema Kumar, far lower right, at the Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. The cafe has become a microcosm of the changing neighborhood. D.C. officials say they expect the count will show a continued shrinking number of African Americans, to just over half the District's 600,000 residents.

Brian Cohn, left, talks to Amber Coe as Tamica Daniel, lower center right, laughs with Seema Kumar, far lower right, at the Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. The cafe has become a microcosm of the changing neighborhood. D.C. officials say they expect the count will show a continued shrinking number of African Americans, to just over half the District's 600,000 residents.

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Victoria Green, left, talks with a friend as Abraham Fetsum, Sara Fatell, and Jeanne Brooks work on their computers at the Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. Fetsum, who has lived in the neighborhood for 11 years, sees the diversification of the neighborhood as a positive.

Victoria Green, left, talks with a friend as Abraham Fetsum, Sara Fatell, and Jeanne Brooks work on their computers at the Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. Fetsum, who has lived in the neighborhood for 11 years, sees the diversification of the neighborhood as a positive.

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Abraham Fetsum, left, works on his computer at the Big Bear Cafe.

Abraham Fetsum, left, works on his computer at the Big Bear Cafe.

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Mike Murenn, far left (hand showing), Joseph Demma, Victoria LaPrince, and Sharina Blake, far right, share a toast while celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Duffy's Irish Pub and Restaurant in the U Street Corridor area, just blocks from Howard University. There has been increasing diversity in race and age within the area.

Mike Murenn, far left (hand showing), Joseph Demma, Victoria LaPrince, and Sharina Blake, far right, share a toast while celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Duffy's Irish Pub and Restaurant in the U Street Corridor area, just blocks from Howard University. There has been increasing diversity in race and age within the area.

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A man walks through an alley in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Major trends from the most recent census data include movement of blacks from cities to the suburbs and from the North to the South, a growing number of people who identify themselves as multiracial and the rapid rise in minorities, particularly among children.

A man walks through an alley in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Major trends from the most recent census data include movement of blacks from cities to the suburbs and from the North to the South, a growing number of people who identify themselves as multiracial and the rapid rise in minorities, particularly among children.

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David Delcher sits on the steps of his family's home with his son, Evan Delcher, and wife, Roxanne Wallace, in the Bloomingdale neighborhood along First Street NW.

David Delcher sits on the steps of his family's home with his son, Evan Delcher, and wife, Roxanne Wallace, in the Bloomingdale neighborhood along First Street NW.

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Church elder Lauraline Gregory, right, greets Jerome Thomas Jr., center, during a church service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington.

Church elder Lauraline Gregory, right, greets Jerome Thomas Jr., center, during a church service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington.

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Tina M. Chicks, left, prays along with Jonathan Davis, right, during a church service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in the Shaw neighborhood. There has been increasing diversity in race and age whithin Shaw. The church's congregation has decreased over the years for a variety of reasons that include a changing and evolving neighborhood.

Tina M. Chicks, left, prays along with Jonathan Davis, right, during a church service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in the Shaw neighborhood. There has been increasing diversity in race and age whithin Shaw. The church's congregation has decreased over the years for a variety of reasons that include a changing and evolving neighborhood.

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Church elder Lauraline Gregory prays during a service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in Shaw.

Church elder Lauraline Gregory prays during a service at the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in Shaw.

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A man walks in the middle of Thomas Street NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Long known for being predominantly African American, Bloomingdale has experienced increasing diversity in race and age.

A man walks in the middle of Thomas Street NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Long known for being predominantly African American, Bloomingdale has experienced increasing diversity in race and age.

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