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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60026: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity with Focus on White and Asian Populations
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 60026 in Glenview, Illinois, is classified as a "White Majority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 64% of the total, while the Asian community represents 24%. The median income in 2022 was $119,145, indicating high economic status.
Over the past decade, Glenview has transitioned from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the white population was 75%, meeting the criteria for "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage decreased to 64%, while the Asian population increased from 17% to 24%. This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status, with a trend towards increasing diversity. The Asian population has grown by 7 percentage points over the decade. There has been a small but steady increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races.
The demographic shifts in Glenview correlate with an upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $110,384 to $119,145, with a peak of $141,058 in 2021. This economic growth may have attracted more diverse, high-skilled professionals, particularly from the Asian community. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 12,900 and 13,400 residents. This stability, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, suggests a gradual evolution of the community.
The trends observed in Glenview align with patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States, particularly those near major metropolitan areas. The increase in Asian population is consistent with national trends of growing Asian communities in high-income, education-focused suburbs.
The area's high median income and its growth over the decade indicate that Glenview remains an attractive location for affluent professionals, including an increasing number from diverse backgrounds. This trend towards "Moderate Diversity" in a high-income area may reflect changing dynamics in professional fields and evolving preferences for diverse, yet economically prosperous communities.
Glenview exemplifies a "Transitional Community" moving from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" while maintaining its status as an affluent area. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in high-income suburbs, particularly with growth in Asian and multiracial populations. The community's ability to maintain high median incomes while becoming more diverse suggests a positive integration of new residents and potentially changing perceptions of diversity in affluent areas.
