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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60411: Racial Composition and Socioeconomic Trends
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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 60411 in Chicago Heights, Illinois is classified as a "Majority-Minority" area with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The demographic composition consists of 49% Black population, 25% Hispanic residents, and 20% White residents. The median income in this zip code is $56,610.
Over the past decade, the zip code has maintained its "Majority-Minority" status. The Black population has remained stable between 48-50%. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 23% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The White population has declined from 25% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. The multiracial population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in the zip code has fluctuated over the decade. In 2013, it was $49,445. It decreased to $46,852 in 2016, reached a peak of $61,520 in 2021, and settled at $56,610 in 2022. The lowest income period in 2016 coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents and lowest percentage of White residents. The income peak in 2021 occurred as the Hispanic population stabilized and the multiracial population increased.
The zip code has experienced a significant population decline, decreasing from 60,337 in 2013 to 54,927 in 2022, a 9% reduction. This decline accelerated after 2020.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. These include increasing diversity, particularly growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations, a decline in the proportion of White residents in urban areas, population loss in some urban centers, especially post-2020, and income volatility.
The demographic evolution of this zip code reflects complex urban dynamics, including changing racial compositions, economic restructuring, and possible responses to national events. The area's transition towards greater diversity, coupled with income fluctuations and population decline, suggests a community in flux, adapting to changing socioeconomic landscapes.
