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Analysis of Racial Demographics in Zip Code 60012: Prairie Grove, Illinois
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 60012 in Prairie Grove, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 88% of the total, meeting the criteria for a dominant racial group with over 75% representation. The area has a median income of $115,677 and a population of 13,397 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Prairie Grove has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 86%. Minor increases in diversity have occurred, with the Asian population growing from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, and the Black population increasing from less than 1% to 2%. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 4% and 8% without a clear trend.
The median income in Prairie Grove has shown an upward trend, increasing from $102,009 in 2013 to $115,677 in 2022, a 13.4% increase. A notable spike occurred in 2021 with a median income of $130,920, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has grown slightly from 12,791 in 2013 to 13,397 in 2022, a 4.7% increase.
The economic growth in Prairie Grove has coincided with subtle increases in diversity, potentially indicating that the area is attracting a small but growing number of high-income minorities. However, the community remains predominantly white and affluent.
The median household income in Prairie Grove ($115,677 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The area's low diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many suburban and urban areas. The stability of the white majority in this community, despite modest increases in minority populations, suggests that Prairie Grove may be less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in many parts of the United States.
Prairie Grove shows signs of gradual diversification while remaining a predominantly white, affluent community. The area has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, maintaining its status as a high-income locality. These trends suggest that while the community is not entirely insulated from broader demographic shifts, change is occurring at a slower pace than in many other parts of the country. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising incomes could indicate that the area is attracting affluent minorities, albeit in small numbers.
