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Demographic Transition to Majority-Minority Status in Zip Code 08016, Burlington, New Jersey
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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 08016 in Burlington, New Jersey, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The population of 34,379 has a median income of $79,602. No single racial group holds a majority. The white population comprises 43%, black population 34%, Hispanic 10%, and Asian 7%.
Over the past decade, this zip code transitioned from a "White Plurality" community to its current "Moderate Diversity" status. In 2013, the area had a "White Majority" with 51% of the population. By 2016, it shifted to a "White Plurality" as the white population decreased below 50%. The continued decline in the white population percentage, along with increases in black, Hispanic, and Asian populations, led to the current "Moderate Diversity" classification.
This transition reflects a "Transitional Community" pattern. The black population increased from 31% in 2013 to 34% in 2022. The Asian population doubled from 4% to 8% during the same period. The Hispanic population grew from 8% to 10%.
The median income in this zip code fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend from $82,341 in 2013 to $92,920 in 2021, before dropping to $79,602 in 2022. This recent decline in median income coincides with the area reaching its highest level of diversity.
The population grew modestly from 33,218 in 2013 to 34,379 in 2022. This stability, combined with increasing diversity, may indicate that demographic changes are more likely due to shifting racial compositions within the existing population rather than significant influxes of new residents.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent decline in median income, could reflect wider economic challenges faced by many communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The relatively high median income levels throughout most of the observed period suggest that this community maintained a degree of economic stability despite its demographic changes. This could indicate that the area has managed to integrate its growing diversity without significant economic disruption, at least until the most recent year.
Zip code 08016 in Burlington, New Jersey, presents an example of a "Transitional Community" evolving towards greater diversity. While facing some recent economic challenges, it has maintained a relatively stable population and income level throughout most of its demographic transition. This case study provides insights into the interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in American suburban communities.
