Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Metcalf, Illinois: A Study of Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Metcalf, Illinois, exhibits a demographic profile classified as "Low Diversity" based on established criteria. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 94% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The village has a population of 507 residents and a median income of $54,999.
Over the past decade, Metcalf has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently exceeded 90% of the total population, with brief fluctuations. In 2017, the community approached a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with the white population decreasing to 87% and the Hispanic population reaching 10%. However, this was followed by a quick return to the "Low Diversity" category.
The Hispanic population has shown variability, ranging from 3% to 10% over the years, while the Native American population has maintained a small but consistent presence. The median income in Metcalf has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $38,354 in 2013 to $56,399 in 2019, followed by a slight decline to $54,999 in 2022.
Population trends indicate a general decline from 617 in 2010 to 507 in 2022, suggesting outmigration or natural population decrease. Metcalf's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The village's racial composition has remained constant despite broader societal shifts towards multiculturalism in the United States.
Based on observed trends, Metcalf is likely to remain in the "Low Diversity" category in the near future. The consistent dominance of the white population and small fluctuations in other racial groups suggest a stable demographic pattern. However, factors that could potentially lead to changes include a slight increase in the Hispanic population and the emergence of a small "two or more races" category in recent years, which might indicate the beginning of a slow diversification process.
The recent decline in median income, if continued, could potentially lead to demographic changes through outmigration of current residents or attraction of new residents from different backgrounds. While Metcalf is likely to remain in the "Low Diversity" category, it might be on the cusp of a gradual transition towards a "Transitional Community" in the long term. This transition, if it occurs, would likely be characterized by a slow increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, potentially correlating with economic changes in the area. However, this transition would likely take many years to materialize given the current demographic stability of the community.
