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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60184: Predominantly White Community with Emerging Asian and Hispanic Populations
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 60184 in Wayne, Illinois, is classified as having low diversity with a white majority as of 2022. The community has a high median income of $144,639, which is above national averages, indicating an affluent suburban area.
Over the past decade, Wayne has maintained its status as a predominantly white community, but with subtle shifts towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 81% in 2013 to 75% in 2022, remaining at the threshold of low diversity. The most notable change has been the growth of the Asian population, from 8% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, and the Hispanic population, from 7% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. This trend suggests a slow transition towards moderate diversity, although not quite reaching that threshold by 2022. Black and Native American populations remained consistently low, rarely exceeding 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income has remained consistently high throughout the observed period, ranging from $137,506 to $162,772. This suggests a stable, wealthy community. Despite overall stability, there were notable fluctuations. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $162,772, while the lowest was in 2017 at $137,506. These fluctuations do not seem directly correlated with demographic shifts.
The population grew from 4,113 in 2013 to a peak of 4,404 in 2017, before declining to 4,082 in 2022. This recent decline might indicate changing community dynamics or external factors affecting residency.
The consistently high median income suggests Wayne is likely an affluent suburb, possibly within commuting distance of a major urban center. The gradual increase in Asian and Hispanic populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, albeit at a slower pace in this community. Despite national economic challenges over the past decade, Wayne has maintained its high income levels, suggesting economic resilience or insulation from broader economic trends.
The combination of high incomes, low diversity, and recent population decline might indicate an exclusive community with high barriers to entry, possibly due to expensive housing or limited new development. Wayne represents a slowly evolving, affluent suburban community. While it remains predominantly white, there are signs of gradual diversification, particularly with growing Asian and Hispanic populations. The community's economic status has remained strong throughout the decade, with some fluctuations that do not seem directly tied to demographic shifts. The recent population decline, coupled with persistent high incomes, suggests a potentially exclusive community that may face challenges in balancing tradition with evolving demographic trends.
