Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Piper City, Illinois: Racial Composition and Economic Trends (2013-2022)
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Piper City in Illinois is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022, with a white majority comprising 88% of the population. The current median income is $39,480, which has decreased from previous years. Piper City has a population of 817 and has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Piper City has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained the dominant racial group, never falling below 86% of the total population. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2019, before declining to 2% in 2022. The "Other" category has shown a steady increase from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. A small Black population (2%) appeared in the data from 2021 onwards.
The median income in Piper City has shown significant changes. From 2013 to 2017, there was a substantial rise in median income from $31,920 to a peak of $47,877, representing a 50% increase. Following the 2017 peak, there has been a consistent decline in median income, dropping to $39,480 in 2022, a decrease of about 17.5% over five years.
Population figures show fluctuation, peaking at 1,006 in 2016 and declining to 817 in 2022. This population decrease coincides with the period of economic decline.
Based on the observed trends, Piper City is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. The white majority remains strong, and changes in other racial groups have been minimal. If the steady increase in the "Other" category continues, and if economic conditions do not improve, a slow transition towards "Moderate Diversity" over the next decade might occur.
Economically, if the downward trend in median income continues, it could lead to further population decline as residents seek opportunities elsewhere. This could potentially accelerate diversity changes if younger, more mobile white residents leave while other groups remain or slowly increase.
In conclusion, while Piper City has experienced some minor demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community facing economic challenges. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these subtle demographic changes develop into more significant shifts or if economic factors will be the primary driver of the community's future composition.
