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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 61877: Predominantly White Population 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 61877 in Sidney, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 95% white, a classification that has remained consistent over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $90,241, indicating a relatively affluent community with a population of 1,452.
The community has maintained its "Low Diversity" status from 2013 to 2022. The white population has consistently comprised over 95% of the total, with minimal representation from other racial groups. No significant transitions between diversity categories have occurred, indicating a stable racial demographic over time.
Minor demographic shifts include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, the emergence of a small two or more races category reaching 1-2% in recent years, and a consistent 1% Black population throughout the period. These changes suggest a very slow trend towards increased diversity, though not enough to alter the overall categorization of the community.
The median income in Sidney has shown an upward trend over the analyzed period, increasing from $63,165 in 2013 to $90,241 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 43% over nine years, indicating strong economic growth in the community. The peak was reached in 2021 at $95,006, with a slight decrease in 2022.
The population of Sidney has slightly decreased from 1,631 in 2013 to 1,452 in 2022. This combination of rising incomes and decreasing population could suggest a trend of gentrification or an aging population with increasing wealth, rather than an influx of new, high-earning residents.
The racial homogeneity of Sidney differs from national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The significant income growth in Sidney may outpace national averages, suggesting a locally thriving economy or changes in the resident base. The slight population decrease goes against the trend of many growing suburban or small town areas, which might indicate unique local factors affecting population dynamics.
Sidney presents a case of a small, racially homogeneous community experiencing strong economic growth despite a slight population decline. While there are minor indications of increasing diversity, the overall demographic makeup remains stable. The economic gains without significant population growth or diversification suggest internal factors, such as existing residents' increasing prosperity or selective in-migration of high-earning individuals, are driving the community's evolution.
