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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 07041: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity with White Plurality
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 07041 in Short Hills, New Jersey, transitioned from a White Majority area to a Moderate Diversity area with a White Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 70% to 48% during this period. The Asian population increased from 13% to 29%, indicating a significant demographic shift. Short Hills maintained its affluent status with the median income rising from $141,650 in 2013 to $157,881 in 2022.
The community can be classified as a Transitional Community due to the consistent increase in the Asian population and growth in the Hispanic and Two or More Races categories. This transition aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The population fluctuated during this period, reaching a peak of 7,971 in 2014, declining to 7,175 in 2019, and then rising to 7,979 in 2022.
The increasing diversity in Short Hills appears to have a positive correlation with median income. This suggests that the influx of diverse, high-earning professionals may be contributing to the area's economic stability and growth. The demographic shifts in Short Hills are consistent with broader national trends of increasing diversity in affluent suburbs, particularly those near major metropolitan centers like New York City.
The growth in the Asian population in Short Hills is similar to patterns observed in other high-income suburbs across the United States, especially those with strong educational and professional opportunities. This trend often reflects the migration of highly skilled professionals in sectors such as technology and finance.
The maintenance of high median incomes despite increasing diversity challenges some historical narratives about demographic change and economic outcomes. It suggests that in certain high-value areas, increased diversity can coexist with and potentially contribute to continued economic prosperity.
Short Hills (07041) exemplifies a Transitional Community, evolving from a predominantly White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. This transition has occurred while maintaining its status as an affluent suburb, reflecting complex interactions between demographic change, economic factors, and broader societal trends.
