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Demographic Analysis of Garrett, Illinois: Persistent Low Diversity and Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Garrett in Illinois is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The racial composition is 97% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The current median income is $52,499, and the population is 910.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Garrett has consistently fallen into the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories over the past decade.
Some subtle changes are notable. The Hispanic population has shown variability, ranging from 0% to 9% between 2013 and 2022. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in recent years (2020-2022) at 1%. In 2022, a small Asian population (1%) was recorded for the first time in the available data. These minor shifts suggest a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, but not enough to change the overall "Low Diversity" categorization.
The median income in Garrett has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. It peaked in 2014 at $71,469, reached its lowest point in 2019 at $49,614, and stands at $52,499 as of 2022, which is lower than most of the previous years. The population has also fluctuated, peaking in 2014 at 1,177, reaching its lowest point in 2019 at 669, and rebounding to 910 as of 2022. The years of highest median income (2013-2015) coincided with the highest population figures, suggesting a possible correlation between economic prosperity and population growth.
Based on the observed trends, Garrett will likely remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. The very slow increase in minority representation suggests that if current trends continue, the community might eventually transition to a "Moderate Diversity" category, but this would likely take several decades at the current rate of change.
Economically, the fluctuations in median income and population make predictions challenging. If the recent upward trend in population continues, it might lead to economic growth and potentially attract more diverse residents, which could accelerate the shift towards greater diversity.
In conclusion, while Garrett shows signs of very gradual demographic change, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The economic fluctuations over the past decade have not significantly altered this demographic profile. Future changes in diversity are likely to be slow unless there are significant economic or policy shifts that attract a more diverse population to the area.
