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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 07748 in North Middletown, New Jersey, is classified as a "White Majority" area with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 84% of the total population. The area demonstrates high economic prosperity, with a median income of $124,845 in 2022, exceeding the national average.
North Middletown has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area over the past decade. There are indications of increasing diversity, albeit at a slow pace. The white population has decreased from 90% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. This trend suggests a gradual shift towards a more diverse community.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable at around 3-4% throughout the decade. The Black population and those identifying as two or more races have seen slight increases, but remain small portions of the overall demographics.
The median income in North Middletown has remained consistently high throughout the observed period, fluctuating between $122,000 and $132,000. This indicates a stable, affluent community. The highest median income of $131,927 was recorded in 2021, coinciding with the highest population figure of 28,676.
The population has shown moderate growth over the decade, increasing from 26,898 in 2013 to 28,524 in 2022. This growth of approximately 6% over nine years suggests a slowly expanding community, possibly due to its economic attractiveness.
North Middletown appears to be changing at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The persistence of a strong white majority and high median income suggests this area may be less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban or economically diverse regions.
The gradual increase in Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the United States. However, the rate of change in North Middletown is slower than in many other parts of the country.
The area's consistently high median income, significantly above the national average, indicates that North Middletown remains an economically privileged enclave. This economic stability might be a factor in the slower pace of demographic change, as high property values and living costs could limit accessibility for more diverse populations.
North Middletown shows signs of slowly increasing diversity, but remains a predominantly white, affluent area with high economic stability. The community appears to be in the early stages of a potential long-term transition towards greater diversity, but this process is occurring at a much slower pace than in many other parts of the country.