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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61078: Predominant White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 61078 in Lake Carroll, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population constitutes 93% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 1,785 and a median income of $68,940, indicative of a relatively affluent suburban or rural environment.
Over the past decade, Lake Carroll has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor variations. However, subtle indicators of increasing diversity have emerged.
The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 0% and 3%, settling at 2% in 2022. The Black population, while still small, increased from 0% to 1% over the decade. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in recent years, reaching 2% by 2022. These changes, although small, suggest a very gradual trend towards increased diversity, albeit not sufficient to alter the community's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Lake Carroll has demonstrated overall growth, increasing from $64,508 in 2013 to $68,940 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $79,184 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. This general upward trend in income correlates with the subtle increases in diversity, potentially indicating that the area is attracting a small but growing number of higher-income individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,500 and 1,900 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with the increasing median income, suggests a community that is maintaining its character while slowly becoming more affluent and slightly more diverse.
Lake Carroll appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The persistence of an over 90% white population is less common in many parts of the United States, especially in more urban or suburban areas. However, this demographic composition is not unusual for rural or small-town settings in the Midwest.
The income growth in Lake Carroll generally aligns with broader economic trends of the past decade, where many areas experienced increases in median income. However, the significant increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022 may reflect unique local factors or could be related to broader economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lake Carroll remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes, though small, may gradually influence the community's character and opportunities over time. The area's ability to maintain population stability while increasing median income suggests a desirable living environment that may continue to attract a slowly diversifying population in the future.
