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Demographic Analysis of Warsaw, Illinois: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Warsaw, Illinois, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The city's population stands at 1,573 with a 97% white majority. The median income is $54,827, showing a decrease from the previous year but an overall increase over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Warsaw has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 92%, often exceeding 96% of the total population. Other racial categories have shown minimal fluctuations, with the Hispanic population demonstrating the most noticeable, though still small, variations.
The median income in Warsaw has shown an upward trend from 2013 to 2021, increasing from $41,388 to $57,856, representing a 40% rise over eight years. However, 2022 saw a decrease to $54,827. The population has fluctuated, reaching a low of 1,470 in 2014 and a high of 1,732 in 2019. The current population of 1,573 in 2022 suggests a slight decline in recent years.
Warsaw's demographic homogeneity contrasts with broader national trends that generally show increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The city's racial composition has remained stable despite national shifts towards greater diversity in many communities. The economic growth observed until 2021 aligns with the general post-2008 recession recovery seen across much of the country.
Based on observed trends, Warsaw is likely to maintain its "Low Diversity" status in the near future. The white majority has remained stable over a decade, showing no significant signs of change. If the slight increase in the "two or more races" category continues or accelerates, a very gradual shift towards slightly more diversity might occur.
Economically, if the recent downward trend in median income continues, it could impact the city's ability to attract new residents or retain its current population. This could lead to further population decline, potentially affecting the local economy and racial composition over time. While a dramatic shift seems unlikely based on current data, significant economic changes could potentially initiate a slow transition towards a "Transitional Community" characterized by gradual increases in diversity. However, given current trends, such a transition would likely be slow and occur over many years, if at all.
