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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 08327: Persistent White Majority and Economic Fluctuations
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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 08327 in Leesburg, New Jersey, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 87% white with a median income of $70,118. The community has a population of 212 in 2022, which has decreased significantly over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Leesburg has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." The white population percentage has fluctuated, peaking at 92% in 2019 and reaching its lowest at 78% in 2020. The Hispanic population has shown variability, peaking at 11% in 2021. The black population was notably absent or unreported in most years, suddenly appearing at 11% in 2020, but dropping to 1% by 2022. Other racial groups have had minimal representation.
The median income in Leesburg has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $75,723 in 2018. Since 2018, there has been a gradual decline in median income, reaching $70,118 in 2022. Concurrently, the population has significantly decreased from 304 in 2013 to 212 in 2022, a nearly 30% reduction.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends is notable. The period of income growth (2013-2018) coincided with a relatively stable racial composition. The brief increase in diversity in 2020-2021 coincided with a period of declining median income. The return to lower diversity in 2022 was accompanied by a slight recovery in median income.
The community's persistent "Low Diversity" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The significant population decline (30% over a decade) is unusual and may indicate broader economic or social challenges in the area. Despite fluctuations, the median income remains relatively high compared to the national median, suggesting that Leesburg maintains a relatively affluent status despite recent declines.
Leesburg presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has maintained its low diversity status while experiencing significant economic and population changes. The brief periods of increased diversity coinciding with economic downturns suggest complex interactions between demographic shifts and economic well-being in this small New Jersey community.
