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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 07627: White Majority with Increasing Asian Representation
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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 zip code 07627 in Demarest, New Jersey, is classified as having a "White Majority" with 67% of the population identifying as white as of 2022. The area is characterized by high median incomes, with the 2022 figure at $159,947. This affluent suburb has maintained a population of approximately 5,000 residents over the past decade.
Demarest has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. The white population decreased slightly from 68% in 2013 to 67% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from 26% to 27% during the same period. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 10% in 2016 and 2019, but decreased to 4% in 2022. The Black population remained consistently at 0% throughout the observed period.
The median income in Demarest has fluctuated over the years but has generally remained very high. It peaked in 2015 at $186,328 and was at its lowest in 2022 at $159,947. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 4,960 in 2013 to 4,984 in 2022.
Demarest's demographic and economic trends reflect broader patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States, particularly those near major metropolitan areas. The gradual increase in diversity, especially in Asian representation, is consistent with national trends of increasing suburban diversity.
The persistently high median income and the stability of the white majority distinguish Demarest from many other suburbs that have seen more dramatic demographic shifts. The lack of significant Black representation contrasts with national trends of increasing racial diversity across many community types.
The recent dip in median income in 2022 could be related to broader economic factors, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or changes in the regional economy.
Demarest has experienced some increase in diversity over the past decade, but it remains a predominantly white, highly affluent community with only gradual demographic changes. The area's ability to maintain high income levels while slowly diversifying suggests a degree of economic resilience and potentially selective migration patterns that preserve its socio-economic character.
