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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61327: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013-2022
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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 61327 in Hennepin, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,195 and a median household income of $70,949, which exceeds the national median. This small, predominantly white community has experienced minor demographic shifts over the past decade, but remains highly homogeneous.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Hennepin has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 85% throughout this period, with only slight fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
The Hispanic population experienced a slight increase from 6% in 2013 to a peak of 12% in 2015, followed by a decline to 4% by 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has remained consistently low but present (around 1-2%) since 2015. Other racial groups, including Asian and Black populations, have remained at or very close to 0% throughout the period.
The median household income in Hennepin has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $68,447 in 2013 to $70,949 in 2022, with a notable spike to $80,343 in 2021. The brief increase in Hispanic population coincided with a temporary dip in median income to $67,043. As the Hispanic population decreased in subsequent years, the median income generally trended upward.
The population of the zip code has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,200 and 1,350 residents. This stability, combined with the persistent low diversity, suggests a community with limited in-migration or demographic change.
Hennepin's demographic composition differs significantly from national trends. The United States as a whole has been moving towards greater racial diversity, with many urban and suburban areas transitioning to "Majority-Minority" or "High Diversity" status. In contrast, Hennepin has maintained its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" characteristics.
The community's median income, while above the national median, has not seen dramatic increases over the decade. This could indicate that while the area is economically stable, it may not be experiencing the rapid economic growth seen in some more diverse or urban areas of the country.
Hennepin represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced minimal demographic change over the past decade. Its economic trajectory shows modest growth, and the community appears to be maintaining its character as a low-diversity area in contrast to national trends towards increasing diversity.
