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Demographic Analysis of Hume, Illinois: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hume, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community based on demographic data. As of 2022, the white population comprises 95% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this category. The village has a population of 485 residents as of 2022, with a median income of $54,999.
Over the past decade, Hume has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the majority, ranging from 87% to 96% between 2013 and 2022. Minor fluctuations in Hispanic and Native American populations have occurred but have not significantly altered the overall demographic category. In 2017, a temporary shift occurred when the white population decreased to 87%, with increases in Hispanic (10%) and Native American (3%) populations. However, this change was brief, and the demographic composition returned to its previous state in subsequent years.
The median income in Hume has shown an upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $38,354 in 2013 to $54,999 in 2022, representing a 43% increase. The peak median income of $56,399 was recorded in 2019, with a slight decline in subsequent years. The village's population has gradually decreased from 532 residents in 2013 to 485 in 2022, a 9% reduction. This population decrease, combined with the increase in median income, suggests potential outmigration of lower-income residents or an aging population with increasing retirement incomes.
Hume's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The village's persistent "Low Diversity" status indicates it may be somewhat isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more urban or suburban areas. The increase in median income aligns with national trends of economic growth over the past decade, although the recent slight decline may reflect broader economic challenges or local factors affecting the community.
Based on observed trends, Hume is likely to maintain its "Low Diversity" status in the near future. The white population has remained consistently high, with only minor fluctuations in other racial groups. The temporary shift observed in 2017 suggests that the community has limited potential for change. Economically, if the trend of increasing median income continues, further gentrification or an aging population effect may occur, potentially leading to a continued gradual decrease in population as younger or lower-income residents seek more affordable areas.
Given these factors, a potential future category for Hume could be "Aging Low Diversity Community," characterized by a predominantly white population, increasing median income, and a gradually declining, aging population. This prediction assumes that current trends continue without significant external interventions or dramatic shifts in local economic conditions.
