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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61334: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 61334 in Lostant, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 92% of the total, meeting the criteria for a dominant racial group with over 75% representation. The area has a population of 615 and a median income of $75,273 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Lostant has maintained its "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has marginally decreased from 95% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The category of two or more races fluctuated, reaching 5% in 2016-2017 before declining to 1% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, although the community remains predominantly white.
The economic landscape of Lostant has experienced significant positive changes. The median income increased from $57,320 in 2013 to $75,273 in 2022, representing a 31.3% growth over nine years. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 581 (2014) and 692 (2020), ending at 615 in 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population, coincides with the rise in median income. This could suggest that the area's economic opportunities are attracting a slightly more diverse population. However, the changes are too small to draw definitive conclusions about causation.
The income growth in Lostant (31.3% over nine years) outpaces the typical U.S. inflation rate, indicating real economic growth for the community. The persistent lack of diversity in Lostant contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The stability of the population suggests that Lostant isn't experiencing the rapid growth or decline seen in some rural areas across the country.
Lostant remains a "Low Diversity" community but has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The subtle demographic shifts, particularly the slow increase in Hispanic population, hint at the potential for gradual change in the future. However, any transition towards increased diversity is occurring at a very slow pace, and the community remains predominantly white. The economic growth without significant population change suggests a stable community experiencing improved financial conditions for existing residents rather than dramatic transformations in community composition.
