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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61737: Predominant White Population with Emerging Racial Diversity
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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 61737 in Ellsworth, Illinois, exhibited low diversity as of 2022, with 89% of the population identifying as white. This demographic composition has shown minimal change over the past decade, although slight shifts in minority representation have occurred.
From 2013 to 2022, Ellsworth maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population percentage decreased from 95% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. Hispanic representation increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Black population, previously not measurably present, reached 3% by 2022. The Two or More Races category remained relatively stable at around 2-3%.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. Median income increased from $58,918 in 2013 to $73,101 in 2022, representing a 24% growth. This income growth coincided with a population decrease from 412 in 2013 to 362 in 2022, a 12% decline. The most diverse year (2020) saw a substantial increase in median income to $73,101 from $68,799 the previous year.
These trends suggest that as the community became slightly more diverse, it also became more affluent. However, the population decrease indicates that this wealth increase might be due to demographic changes rather than overall economic growth.
The trend of increasing diversity aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The significant increase in median income (24% over a decade) outpaces the national average. The population decline goes against the trend of many suburban areas, which often see population growth.
In conclusion, Ellsworth remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of demographic change. These shifts correlate with significant economic improvements, as evidenced by rising median incomes. However, the declining population suggests a complex interplay of factors shaping the community's evolution. As the community potentially transitions towards greater diversity in the coming years, it will be interesting to observe how these demographic and economic trends continue to interact and shape the local landscape.
