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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Flora, Illinois, as of 2022, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. The city has a white population of 94%, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. Flora has a population of 4,961 and a median income of $53,820, showing economic improvement over the past decade despite a declining population.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Flora has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% throughout, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The white population percentage decreased slightly from 95% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the "two or more races" category, rising from less than 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained very low percentages, generally at or below 1%.
The median income in Flora has shown a consistent upward trend, rising from $35,541 in 2013 to $53,820 in 2022, an increase of about 51%. This economic improvement has occurred despite a declining population, which decreased from 5,317 in 2013 to 4,961 in 2022. The increase in median income does not appear to be directly correlated with the minor demographic shifts.
Flora's demographic composition appears to be less diverse than the national average. Many U.S. cities have been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade, while Flora has maintained a highly homogeneous population. The economic improvement seen in Flora, despite population decline, could be part of a broader trend of rising incomes in small Midwestern towns.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Flora will maintain its "Low Diversity" classification in the near future. However, the slow but steady increase in the "two or more races" category and the slight decrease in the white population percentage suggest a potential for very gradual diversification. If these trends continue and possibly accelerate, Flora might transition into a "Transitional Community" category over the next decade or two.
Economically, if the trend of increasing median income continues, it could potentially attract new residents and slow or reverse the population decline. This could, in turn, potentially accelerate the diversification process, though such changes are likely to be gradual in a community with Flora's demographic history. In conclusion, while Flora remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority, subtle demographic shifts and consistent economic improvement suggest the potential for gradual change in the coming years.