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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 08041: A Predominantly White Area in Jobstown, New Jersey
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 08041 in Jobstown, New Jersey, is categorized as having "Low Diversity". The area is predominantly white, with 91% of the population identifying as white. The current median income is $124,517. The population has decreased from 1,215 in 2010 to 944 in 2022.
Throughout the decade, Jobstown has maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, never dropping below 82% of the total population. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to a peak of 9% in 2016-2017, before declining to 3% by 2022. The black population increased from 1% in 2013 to a peak of 6% in 2019, before settling at 2% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Jobstown has shown fluctuation over the years. From 2013 to 2018, there was an increase in median income from $109,964 to $133,210, representing a 21% growth over five years. After 2018, the median income became more volatile, dropping to $109,780 in 2020 before rebounding to $124,517 in 2022. Despite the high median income, the area has experienced a population decline of about 22% from 2010 to 2022.
The data suggests that while the area has maintained its racial homogeneity, it has experienced economic fluctuations. The brief increase in Hispanic and Black populations coincided with the period of steady income growth (2013-2018). As the diversity slightly decreased post-2018, the area experienced more income volatility.
The median income in Jobstown ($124,517 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is an affluent area. The lack of significant diversification over the decade contrasts with national trends, where many areas have been experiencing increasing racial and ethnic diversity. The population decline in Jobstown is noteworthy and may be part of broader trends of population shifts from certain suburban or rural areas to urban centers or other regions of the country.
Jobstown has maintained its status as a predominantly white, affluent community with low diversity over the past decade. It has experienced economic fluctuations and a significant population decline. These trends suggest that despite its apparent stability in racial composition, the area is not immune to broader economic and demographic shifts affecting many communities across the United States.
