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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61852: Predominantly White Community with Recent Economic Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 61852 in Longview, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. The area is predominantly white, with 95% of the population identifying as such. The community has a population of 225 in 2022 and has experienced economic growth, with the median income increasing from $63,174 in 2019 to $83,846 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Longview has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. From 2013 to 2019, the white population percentage increased from 92% to 99%. Between 2020 and 2022, the white population decreased from 99% to 95%. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, reaching 6% in 2013 before declining to 1% in 2022. A "Two or More Races" category emerged, comprising 4% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Longview has changed significantly over the past decade. Median income has shown volatility with an upward trend, rising from $69,080 in 2013 to $106,339 in 2021, before settling at $83,846 in 2022. This increase suggests improving economic conditions for residents. The population has decreased from 287 in 2013 to 225 in 2022, indicating that while incomes are rising, the community is becoming smaller.
The inverse relationship between population decline and income increase suggests that while some residents are becoming more prosperous, others may be moving out, possibly due to increased living costs or changing community dynamics.
The persistent lack of diversity in Longview contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The significant increase in median income, particularly the sharp rise in 2021, may reflect broader economic trends related to the post-COVID economic recovery. The population decline in this small, rural community is consistent with broader trends of urbanization and the challenges faced by many small towns in retaining residents.
While Longview remains a "Low Diversity" community, subtle demographic shifts and significant economic changes over the past decade suggest a community in transition. The interplay between rising incomes and population decline presents a dynamic that could shape the future demographic and economic landscape of this small Illinois village.
