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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 08755: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 08755 in Toms River, New Jersey, is classified as a "White Majority" area with a population of 28,489 as of 2022. The community demonstrates "Low Diversity," with 77% of the population identifying as white. The median income for 2022 was $77,748, representing a decrease from previous years.
Toms River has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area over the past decade. The white population percentage has remained between 77-82% throughout this period. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population from 8% in 2014 to 11% in 2022. The Black population has grown from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population has slightly decreased from 5-6% in earlier years to 3% in 2022.
These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, potentially moving towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the future if current trends continue. The median income in the area has fluctuated over the years, peaking at $90,534 in 2021 and dropping significantly to $77,748 in 2022, the lowest in the recorded period. Despite fluctuations, the median income remained relatively high throughout most of the decade, consistently above $85,000 from 2013 to 2021.
The recent drop in median income coincides with an increase in population and slight increases in minority populations. This could suggest an influx of lower-income residents, possibly tied to increasing diversity in the area.
The area's median income, even after the 2022 decrease, remains above the national median. The demographic composition of Toms River is less diverse than the U.S. as a whole, which is trending towards becoming a "Majority-Minority" nation. The recent increase in population from 26,267 in 2020 to 28,489 in 2022 suggests the area is growing faster than the national average, which could be driving some of the demographic and economic changes.
Toms River remains a predominantly white, affluent area, but shows signs of gradual diversification and potential economic shifts. The community appears to be in a slow transition, possibly moving towards becoming a "Transitional Community" if current trends persist. However, more years of data would be needed to confirm this trajectory. The recent drop in median income, coupled with population growth and increasing diversity, suggests the area may be experiencing socio-economic changes that warrant further monitoring.
