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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60191: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 60191 in Wood Dale, Illinois, has been categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The area has a white population of 59% and a Hispanic presence of 31%, with smaller representations from other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $76,908, suggesting a relatively affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Wood Dale has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, 71% of the population identified as white, decreasing to 59% by 2022. The Hispanic population has shown significant growth, increasing from 24% in 2013 to 31% in 2022. The Asian population has also seen modest growth, from 4% to 5% over the same period.
These changes suggest that Wood Dale is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from minority groups, particularly Hispanic residents. The demographic shifts have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $66,566 to $76,908, representing a growth of about 15.5%. However, this growth was not linear, with a peak in median income in 2021 at $89,387, followed by a significant decrease in 2022.
The periods of most rapid income growth (2015-2017 and 2020-2021) coincided with accelerated increases in diversity. This could suggest that the influx of new residents, particularly from Hispanic and Asian communities, may have contributed to economic growth in the area. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with a slight decrease from 14,425 in 2013 to 14,356 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in Wood Dale align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, particularly those near major metropolitan areas. The increasing Hispanic population reflects national trends of growing Hispanic communities in suburban areas. The economic resilience of Wood Dale, as evidenced by the overall increase in median income despite some fluctuations, suggests that the area has maintained its appeal to middle and upper-middle class residents even as it has become more diverse.
Wood Dale presents a picture of a suburban community in transition, moving from a predominantly white area to one of moderate and increasing diversity. The economic data suggests that this transition has been accompanied by overall economic growth, although with some recent volatility. As the community continues to evolve, it will be interesting to observe whether it maintains its current "Moderate Diversity" status or progresses towards "High Diversity" in the coming years.
