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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61548: A Predominantly White Community
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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 61548 in Metamora, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The population is 96% white. The median income in 2022 was $99,874, indicating an affluent community compared to the national median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Metamora has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." The white population has consistently represented between 94% and 97% of the total population. Other racial groups, including Asian and Hispanic populations, have each maintained approximately 1% representation, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
The median income in Metamora has increased from $93,285 in 2013 to $99,874 in 2022, with a peak of $110,644 in 2021. This represents a 7% increase over the decade. The population has grown slightly from 12,641 in 2013 to 12,919 in 2022, an increase of 2.2%.
Metamora's demographic stability contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity. The community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition despite broader national demographic shifts.
The economic growth in Metamora exceeds national averages. While the United States median household income grew by approximately 10% between 2013 and 2019, Metamora experienced growth of nearly 18% in the same period.
Metamora represents a stable, affluent, and predominantly white community that has experienced steady economic growth over the past decade without significant changes in its racial composition. This stability in demographics and economic growth suggests a community relatively insulated from broader national trends of increasing diversity and economic volatility.
