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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 60805 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 56% of the total, falling short of a racial majority but maintaining a significant plurality. Over the past decade, this area has experienced notable demographic shifts, transitioning from a predominantly white community towards increased diversity.
From 2013 to 2022, Evergreen Park transitioned from a "White Majority" classification to "Moderate Diversity". The white population decreased from 67% in 2013 to 56% in 2022. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 19% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, peaking at 27% in 2020. The Hispanic population also grew steadily from 11% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. These changes indicate a trend towards a more diverse community composition.
The community may be approaching a "Transitional Community" status, given the consistent increases in minority populations over the past decade. If these trends continue, it may soon meet the criteria for a "Majority-Minority" community.
The median income in the area has shown moderate growth over the past decade, increasing from $81,441 in 2013 to $80,297 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike in median income to $90,300 occurred in 2021, followed by a return to previous levels in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 20,041 in 2013 to 19,869 in 2022. This stability suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to natural population shifts and changing housing patterns rather than large-scale migration.
The increasing diversity does not appear to have negatively impacted median incomes, which have largely kept pace with or exceeded inflation over this period. This could indicate that the area is attracting a diverse range of middle to upper-middle-class residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Evergreen Park align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many American suburbs have been experiencing similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past few decades. The stable and relatively high median income suggests that this community may be experiencing "suburban diversification" – a phenomenon where middle-class minorities move into traditionally white suburban areas.
The community's ability to maintain economic stability while undergoing significant demographic changes is noteworthy and may indicate successful integration and adaptation to changing population dynamics. This could serve as a positive example for other communities experiencing similar transitions.
Evergreen Park presents a case of gradual, steady diversification while maintaining economic stability. The community's evolution from a "White Majority" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade, coupled with stable incomes and population, suggests a managed transition that could offer insights into successful suburban demographic evolution in the United States.