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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 07660: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Majority (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 07660 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, transitioned from a "Moderate Diversity" area to a "Hispanic Majority" area between 2013 and 2022. The median income in 2022 was $87,228. This change reflects significant demographic shifts over the past ten years.
The area experienced a clear trend towards a Hispanic majority. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 40%, growing to 52% by 2022. Concurrently, the white population decreased from 42% in 2013 to 33% in 2022, losing its plurality status. The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 14% in 2016 but declining to 8% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 3% to 6% over the decade. A small but consistent "Two or More Races" category emerged since 2018.
Economic trends in the area showed overall growth. The median income increased from $84,051 in 2013 to $87,228 in 2022, with some fluctuations and a peak of $94,755 in 2021. The population grew modestly from 13,166 in 2013 to 13,529 in 2022, suggesting that demographic changes were more due to shifts within the existing population rather than significant influxes of new residents.
The demographic shifts in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in suburban areas. The transition to a Hispanic majority while maintaining a strong economic profile challenges stereotypes about demographic changes and economic outcomes. The stable population growth alongside rising incomes suggests potential gentrification or increased economic opportunities for existing residents, particularly within the Hispanic community.
The declining white population percentage, while still maintaining a significant presence, reflects nationwide suburban demographic trends. However, the economic stability of the area during this transition is notable and may offer insights into successful community integration and economic development strategies.
Zip code 07660 presents a case study of a "Transitional Community" that evolved from "Moderate Diversity" to a "Hispanic Majority" over the past decade. This transition occurred alongside economic growth and stability, offering a model of demographic change coupled with economic resilience in a suburban setting.
