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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 08204: Predominantly White Area with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 08204 in Erma, New Jersey, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 87% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The area has a population of 17,952 and a median income of $72,905.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." However, subtle shifts in racial composition have occurred. The white population decreased slightly from 89% in 2015 to 87% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2015 to 7% in 2022. The category of two or more races grew from 2% in 2015 to 5% in 2022.
These changes suggest that the area is slowly becoming more diverse and could be considered a "Transitional Community" in its early stages. The median income in the area has shown an upward trend, rising from $63,683 in 2015 to $72,905 in 2022, an increase of about 14.5%. This growth in median income correlates with the subtle demographic shifts.
The population has decreased slightly from 19,668 in 2015 to 17,952 in 2022, a decline of about 8.7%. This could suggest that while the area is becoming more affluent, it may be becoming less accessible to some groups, potentially due to rising costs of living.
The area's demographic composition with a strong white majority is less diverse than many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in median income is consistent with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The slight population decrease goes against the trend of population growth in many suburban areas.
Erma remains a predominantly white, affluent area with low diversity, but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts and economic changes. These trends suggest that the community may be in the early stages of a transition towards greater diversity, albeit at a slower pace than many other suburban areas across the country. The correlation between rising incomes and increasing diversity, coupled with a declining population, presents a dynamic that merits further investigation into local housing policies, economic opportunities, and community attitudes towards inclusion and growth.
