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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 08822 in Flemington, New Jersey, is classified as a "White Majority" area with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 76% of the total, while Hispanic (11%) and Asian (7%) groups have significant representation. The area's median income in 2022 was $127,448, indicating high economic prosperity compared to national averages.
Over the past decade, Flemington has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" to a "Moderate Diversity" area. In 2013, the white population was 84%, meeting the criteria for "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage decreased to 76%, just above the threshold for "White Majority" status. Notable changes include an increase in the Hispanic population from 7% to 11%, growth in the Asian population from 5% to 7%, an increase in the Black population from 1% to 2%, and the emergence of a "two or more races" category, growing from 1% to 3%. These trends suggest Flemington is becoming a "Transitional Community" with increasing racial diversity.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income rose from $124,971 in 2013 to $142,879 in 2021, before decreasing to $127,448 in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, the area has maintained a high median income throughout the decade. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 30,559 in 2013 to 31,651 in 2022. The consistent high median income suggests that increasing diversity has not negatively impacted the area's economic prosperity.
The trends observed in Flemington align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. These include increasing racial and ethnic diversity in traditionally white-majority suburbs, growth in Asian and Hispanic populations in affluent suburban areas, and maintenance of high median incomes despite demographic changes, suggesting successful economic integration of new racial groups.
The gradual nature of these changes and the maintenance of high median incomes suggest that Flemington is experiencing a managed transition towards greater diversity without significant economic disruption. This could indicate successful integration policies or natural demographic evolution in a prosperous area attractive to a variety of racial and ethnic groups.
Flemington represents a model of gradual diversification in an economically prosperous suburban setting. The area's ability to maintain high median incomes while becoming more diverse could offer insights for other communities navigating similar demographic transitions.