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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61533: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 61533 in Glasford, Illinois, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 2,341 and a median household income of $62,154.
Glasford has maintained its Low Diversity status over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the white population remained above 95%, indicating minimal change in racial composition. Minor increases in diversity have been observed recently, with the Hispanic population growing from 0% to 1% and the "Two or More Races" category increasing from 0% to 2% between 2020 and 2022. These small shifts suggest the early stages of a potential Transitional Community, though the change is currently insufficient to fully qualify for this classification.
The median household income has shown moderate growth over the past decade, increasing from $60,744 in 2013 to $62,154 in 2022, a 2.3% increase. This growth has not been steady, with a significant increase to $69,355 in 2021 followed by a sharp decrease in 2022. The population has slightly decreased from 2,443 in 2013 to 2,341 in 2022, a 4.2% decline. These economic fluctuations and population decline may indicate economic challenges or changes in the local job market, but they have not significantly impacted the racial composition of the community.
Glasford's demographic stability contrasts with national trends of increasing racial diversity, particularly in suburban and urban settings. This stability in racial composition is more typical of rural or small-town America, where demographic changes often occur more slowly than in larger urban areas.
The median household income in Glasford ($62,154 in 2022) is slightly below the national median of $69,021 for the same year. This suggests that while the community is not experiencing significant economic hardship, it is also not seeing the rapid economic growth observed in some more diverse urban areas.
The slight decrease in population over the decade, combined with the minimal increase in diversity, may indicate that Glasford is not attracting significant numbers of new residents from diverse backgrounds. This could be due to factors such as limited job opportunities, housing availability, or the rural nature of the area.
Glasford shows early signs of potential demographic transition but remains a Low Diversity community with relatively stable economic indicators. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether the recent small increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations represent the beginning of a more significant demographic shift or if the area will continue to maintain its current racial composition.
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