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Demographic Analysis of Alexander, Illinois (62601): A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Alexander, Illinois (zip code 62601) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the area has a predominantly White population (98%), with minimal representation from other racial groups. The zip code covers 53.33 square miles and has a population of 459 as of 2022, with an estimated 176 housing units based on the national average household size.
Over the past decade, Alexander has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The White population has remained above 98% throughout the period for which data is available (2013-2022). There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
The data shows a slight increase in diversity, with the introduction of Hispanic residents (1%) and an increase in those identifying as two or more races (1%) in 2022. While these changes are minimal, they could indicate the beginning of a gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity in the future.
The median income in Alexander has shown fluctuations over the years, with an overall increasing trend. In 2013, it was $66,899, rising to $76,594 in 2017, and settling at $73,351 in 2022. Despite some year-to-year variations, the general trend shows an improvement in median income. This economic growth has occurred alongside the maintenance of the area's low diversity status, suggesting that the predominantly White community has experienced overall economic stability and growth.
Population trends show a decline from 687 in 2013 to 459 in 2022, a decrease of about 33%. This population decrease does not seem to have negatively impacted median income, which has generally increased despite the shrinking population.
The persistence of low diversity in Alexander contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The median income growth in Alexander, despite population decline, suggests a relatively stable or improving economic situation for residents. The recent introduction of small percentages of Hispanic residents and those identifying as two or more races, while minimal, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
Alexander represents a stable, predominantly White community that has maintained its low diversity status over the past decade. While showing signs of economic resilience with increasing median incomes, the area has experienced significant population decline. Recent years hint at the potential for slight increases in diversity, which could signal the beginning of a gradual demographic shift. However, any such transition is occurring at a much slower pace compared to national trends towards increased diversity.
