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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60549: Predominantly White with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 60549 in Serena, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 658 and a median income of $81,225. From 2013 to 2022, the community maintained its low diversity status, but subtle shifts occurred. The white population decreased from 98% to 83%, while the Hispanic population increased from 1% to 8%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races grew from 1% to 7%.
The median income in Serena fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, income remained relatively stable between $79,794 and $86,244. In 2016, there was a significant drop to $69,154, followed by a slight recovery. From 2018 to 2022, income generally increased, reaching $81,225 in 2022, with a peak of $94,732 in 2021. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes.
Population trends in Serena are notable. The population decreased from 826 in 2013 to 525 in 2018. Since 2018, there has been a gradual increase, reaching 658 in 2022. This trend suggests that the community experienced outmigration followed by a period of growth, possibly linked to increasing diversity and economic recovery.
The trend of increasing diversity in Serena, although slow, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in rural and suburban areas. The median income in Serena ($81,225 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), suggesting relative economic stability despite fluctuations. The population decline followed by growth may reflect broader trends of rural depopulation and subsequent revitalization in some areas.
Serena remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This demographic shift appears to be occurring alongside economic fluctuations and recent population growth, potentially indicating a period of socio-economic change for the community. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understanding the long-term trajectory of Serena's demographic and economic evolution.
