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Demographic Analysis of St. Elmo, Illinois: 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
St. Elmo, Illinois, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the city's population is 2,341, with a median income of $51,270. The racial composition is 95% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Over the past decade, St. Elmo has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2021, the white population comprised 98-99% of the total. In 2022, the white population decreased to 95% and other racial groups showed minimal increases. This change suggests the beginning of a potential Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in St. Elmo has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. From $35,592 in 2013, it rose to $55,189 in 2021, before decreasing to $51,270 in 2022. This overall positive economic trajectory correlates with the minor diversification observed in 2022. As the community's economic prospects improved, it may have attracted a slightly more diverse population.
The population of St. Elmo has fluctuated over the years, showing a general decline from 3,022 in 2010 to 2,341 in 2022. There was a brief period of growth from 2019 to 2021, coinciding with the most significant increases in median income. This suggests that economic improvements may have temporarily attracted new residents before the population declined again in 2022.
The demographic composition of St. Elmo appears to be significantly less diverse than many other areas in the United States. The city's overwhelmingly white population and only recent, minimal diversification suggest it may be somewhat isolated from broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
Based on the observed trends, St. Elmo is likely to remain a Low Diversity community with a White Majority in the near future. The slight decrease in the white population percentage in 2022, coupled with small increases in other racial groups, suggests the potential for a very gradual transition towards slightly more diversity.
If this trend continues and accelerates, St. Elmo might eventually transition from a Low Diversity community to a Moderate Diversity community over the next couple of decades. This transition would likely be accompanied by continued economic growth and potentially a stabilization or increase in population.
This prediction is based on a very recent and small shift in demographics. The change could be an anomaly rather than the start of a trend. Continued monitoring of demographic and economic data in the coming years will be crucial to confirm whether St. Elmo is indeed becoming a Transitional Community or if it will maintain its current Low Diversity status.
