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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Garfield, New Jersey: A Study of White Plurality and Hispanic Growth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Garfield, New Jersey, in 2022 is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a slight "White Majority" at 51%. The city's demographic composition includes significant representation from Hispanic (40%) and White populations, with smaller Asian (3%) and Black (5%) communities. The median income in 2022 was $68,600, within a densely populated urban area of 32,472 residents.
Over the past decade, Garfield has transitioned from a more pronounced "White Majority" community towards a "Majority-Minority" area. The White population decreased from 57% in 2013 to 51% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 35% to 40%. The city has maintained its "Moderate Diversity" classification throughout this period, but with a noticeable shift in balance. Small increases in Asian and Black communities contribute to the trend towards a more diverse demographic makeup.
The median income in Garfield has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $55,657 in 2013 to $68,600 in 2022, a 23% rise. This economic growth has occurred alongside demographic shifts, suggesting that increasing diversity has not negatively impacted the city's economic prosperity. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 and 2021, from $68,378 to $75,068, followed by a slight decrease to $68,600 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Garfield align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and growing Hispanic populations are common. The economic growth experienced by the city is generally in line with national trends of rising median incomes over the past decade, although local factors likely influence the specifics of this growth.
Based on observed trends, Garfield is likely to continue its trajectory towards increased diversity. If current trends persist, the city may transition from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community in the near future. The Hispanic population may become the largest single group, potentially leading to a "Hispanic Plurality" classification.
Economically, the overall trend suggests continued growth in median income, although external factors could influence this trajectory. The city's increasing diversity, coupled with rising incomes, may lead to a more vibrant and economically diverse community.
Garfield appears to be in a state of demographic transition, moving towards greater diversity while maintaining economic growth. This evolution may bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its changing composition.
