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Demographic Analysis of LaPlace, Illinois (Zip Code 61936): A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
LaPlace, Illinois (zip code 61936) is a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population consists of 18 residents, with a median income of $89,772. The community has maintained a high percentage of white residents throughout the available data period, indicating minimal racial diversity.
From 2013 to 2022, LaPlace has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity and White Majority. The white population has remained at or near 100% for the entire period, with only a slight decrease to 94% in 2017. This indicates a stable racial composition with minimal influx of other racial groups.
The median income in LaPlace has fluctuated over the years but generally remained high. It reached its peak in 2018 at $96,353 and its lowest point in 2017 at $71,249. The slight decrease in white population percentage in 2017 coincided with the lowest median income. The population has remained small throughout the period, ranging from 15 to 26 residents.
LaPlace's consistent Low Diversity status contrasts with many areas that have experienced transitions towards Moderate Diversity or Majority-Minority status over the past decade. The median income in LaPlace has consistently been above the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community.
With its small population, this community may not be representative of broader regional or national trends. The stability in racial composition and high median income suggest a potentially isolated or exclusive community that has remained largely unchanged despite broader demographic shifts occurring in many parts of the country.
LaPlace presents a case of a small, stable, predominantly white community with above-average income levels. Its resistance to diversification and population growth sets it apart from many other areas experiencing demographic transitions.
