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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61759: White Majority and 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
Zip code 61759 in Minier, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,195 and a median income of $69,259. Over the past decade, this predominantly white community has experienced subtle demographic shifts.
The white population in Minier has consistently remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with only slight fluctuations. The Hispanic population has gradually increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, peaking at 4% between 2018-2021. The population identifying as two or more races was not represented until 2020, growing from 1% to 3% by 2022. A small Black population (1%) appeared in the data for 2022.
Despite these small changes, the community has not transitioned from its "Low Diversity" category. However, these trends could potentially indicate the early stages of a "Transitional Community" if they continue or accelerate in the coming years.
The median income in Minier has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $50,429 in 2013 to $69,259 in 2022, with a peak of $78,629 in 2021. This represents an increase of about 37% over the decade. This economic growth has coincided with the subtle increases in racial diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The population has fluctuated over the years, starting at 1,417 in 2013, peaking at 1,533 in 2016, and then declining to 1,195 in 2022. This overall population decrease of about 15% over the decade is notable, especially given the economic growth during the same period.
The small increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations in Minier align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and suburban areas. However, the pace of change in Minier is slower than national averages. The economic growth in Minier has outpaced national median income growth rates over the same period.
The combination of increasing median income, decreasing population, and subtle increases in diversity could indicate a complex interplay of factors. It is possible that some long-term residents have left the area while new, potentially more diverse and higher-income residents have moved in, albeit in smaller numbers.
While Minier remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," there are early signs of demographic shifts and significant economic improvements. These trends, if continued, could lead to more substantial changes in the community's composition and character in the coming years.
