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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61344: Predominantly White Population in Mineral, Illinois
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 61344, representing Mineral in Illinois, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity. As of 2022, the community is 97% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The population is 187 residents, with a median income of $63,452 in 2022.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Mineral has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained dominant, consistently comprising over 97% of the total population. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories over this period.
Minor changes include the emergence of a small Hispanic population (1%) in 2022 and a slight increase in the two or more races category from 0% to 1% in 2022. These minor shifts suggest the very early stages of a potential Transitional Community, though the changes are currently too small to definitively categorize it as such.
The median income in Mineral has shown overall growth from 2013 to 2022, with some fluctuations. There was an increase from $55,828 in 2013 to $69,846 in 2017 (25% growth). The income peaked at $70,613 in 2021 and decreased to $63,452 in 2022. The population has fluctuated between 184 and 244 residents over the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline. The recent decrease in median income coincides with a population drop from 223 in 2021 to 187 in 2022.
The persistent Low Diversity in Mineral contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The median income, despite recent decreases, remains above the national median income (which was around $70,784 in 2021). The small population size makes the community potentially more susceptible to significant percentage changes from even minor shifts in demographics or economics.
Mineral has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority. Recent minor changes in racial composition and fluctuations in median income suggest the potential for gradual demographic and economic shifts. The community's small size amplifies the impact of these changes, warranting continued observation to identify any emerging trends towards increased diversity or economic transformation in the coming years.
