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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 08087: Predominantly White Population in Mystic Island, New Jersey
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 08087 in Mystic Island, New Jersey, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 88% of the population identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition. The median income for the area in 2022 was $70,325.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Mystic Island has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, fluctuating between 88% and 91% over the years. This stability suggests a lack of significant demographic change in the area.
There have been subtle shifts within minority populations. The Asian population increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 2% by 2020, then decreased back to 1% in 2022. The Black population showed a small increase from 0-1% in earlier years to 2% by 2020-2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5-7% throughout the period. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1-2% in earlier years to 3% by 2020-2022.
The median income in the area has shown overall growth, increasing from $63,709 in 2013 to $70,325 in 2022, representing a 10.4% increase over the decade. A significant jump in median income to $80,357 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease to $70,325 in 2022. Despite fluctuations, the general trend shows moderate economic growth.
The population has grown steadily, from 23,949 in 2013 to 24,523 in 2022, a 2.4% increase. This suggests a slowly growing community with improving economic conditions. The correlation between demographic and economic trends is not strongly apparent, given the minimal changes in racial composition.
The stability of the racial composition in Mystic Island contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many areas across the United States. The median income growth of 10.4% over the decade is moderate and roughly in line with national averages. The slow population growth (2.4% over a decade) is lower than the national average, which typically hovers around 7-8% per decade.
Mystic Island presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community with gradual economic improvement. While there are slight indications of increasing diversity, these changes are minimal and have not significantly altered the community's demographic makeup over the past decade. The area's economic growth, while positive, appears to be progressing at a moderate pace, largely independent of its racial composition.
