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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61452: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 61452 in Littleton, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 84% of the total population, which is 380. The median income is $69,571. This demographic composition classifies the community as one where a single racial group dominates, exceeding 75% of the population.
Over the past decade, Littleton has experienced demographic changes while remaining in the "Low Diversity" category. In 2013, the white population was 94%. Between 2013 and 2018, the white population decreased to 77%, nearly transitioning the community to "Moderate Diversity" status. The black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 18% in 2018, but decreased to 8% by 2022. The Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races have gradually increased to 4% each in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income and population. From 2013 to 2018, as diversity slightly increased, the median income remained relatively stable between $55,020 and $59,877. From 2019 onwards, as the community reverted to a more homogeneous racial composition, median income increased from $61,076 to $69,571 in 2022. The population grew from 289 in 2013 to 426 in 2020, then decreased to 380 in 2022.
The trends in Littleton reflect patterns seen in rural American communities. Many small, predominantly white rural areas have experienced some increase in diversity over the past decade, often driven by economic factors. The reversal of this trend in recent years, coupled with rising median incomes, could suggest gentrification or changing economic conditions that may be discouraging diversity.
The community's "Low Diversity" status and its recent trend towards increased homogeneity contrast with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. This divergence highlights the unique challenges and dynamics faced by small, rural communities in maintaining or increasing diversity.
In conclusion, Littleton experienced a brief period of increasing diversity, but recent trends suggest a reversion to its historically low-diversity status, accompanied by rising median incomes. This pattern raises questions about the long-term demographic trajectory of the community and its implications for local social and economic dynamics.
