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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61254: A Predominantly White Community 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
The zip code 61254 in Geneseo, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 12,320 and a median income of $81,211, indicating a relatively affluent suburban or small-town setting.
Geneseo has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population constituted 95% of the total in 2013 and remained at 94% in 2022, suggesting a stable demographic composition with minimal racial diversification.
There are subtle indications of a potential "Transitional Community" emerging at a slow pace. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population and those identifying as two or more races increased from negligible levels to 1% each by 2022. These small changes hint at the beginnings of a more diverse community in the future.
The median income in Geneseo increased from $78,683 in 2013 to $81,211 in 2022, a growth of about 3.2%. This growth has not kept pace with inflation, suggesting a relatively stable economic environment. The slight increase in diversity correlates with a gradual increase in median income, potentially indicating that new diverse residents are contributing positively to the local economy.
The population grew from 11,757 in 2013 to 12,320 in 2022, an increase of about 4.8%. This population growth, coupled with the slight increase in diversity and median income, might indicate that Geneseo is slowly becoming more attractive to a wider range of residents.
Geneseo's slow trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas, although at a much slower pace. The median income in Geneseo ($81,211 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community.
In conclusion, Geneseo remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority", but there are early indications of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This gradual shift, coupled with modest economic growth and population increase, suggests a community experiencing subtle but potentially significant changes in its demographic and economic landscape.
