LinkLinks DCist: The Percentage Of Black Homeownership East of the Anacostia River Is Declining, New Report Says By Editor On Feb 9, 2023 Last updated Feb 9, 2023 34 Share Wards 7 and 8 east of the Anacostia River have long been majority Black communities, but the percentage of Black homeowners is decreasing, according to a new report from the Urban Institute. Meanwhile, researchers found that mortgages taken out by non-Black residents are increasing, particularly in rapidly gentrifying areas near the Anacostia River and Anacostia Freeway. 34 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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