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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61635: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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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 61635 in East Peoria, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 88% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 104 people and a median income of $67,824.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, but subtle shifts indicate a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased from 96% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 1% in 2014 to 4% in 2022, with a peak of 6% in 2021. Hispanic and Black populations have shown slight increases, each reaching 2% by 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in this zip code has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the median income was high, peaking at $100,720 in 2019. A dramatic drop occurred in 2020 to $67,692. Since then, the median income has remained relatively stable, standing at $67,824 in 2022.
These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the gradual increase in diversity. The community maintained high income levels while slowly diversifying from 2013 to 2019. The sudden income drop in 2020 coincides with a slight increase in diversity, but this is likely due to external economic factors rather than demographic changes.
The community's gradual diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial diversity in many areas of the United States. The high median income levels from 2013-2019 were above the national median, suggesting this was an affluent suburb or enclave. The current median income, while lower than its peak, still appears to be above the national average, indicating that this remains a relatively prosperous area despite recent economic challenges.
Zip code 61635 remains a "Low Diversity" community dominated by a white majority, but shows signs of gradual diversification. The economic volatility experienced over the past decade does not seem directly linked to these demographic shifts but may influence future trends in population composition and community dynamics. As the community slowly becomes more diverse, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact local social structures, economic opportunities, and community cohesion.
