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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 62026 in Edwardsville, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 198 and a median income of $103,571.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area, but with fluctuations. In 2013, the community had "Moderate Diversity" with a significant Black population (22%). By 2022, the area transitioned back to "Low Diversity" with the white population increasing to 83%.
The Black population decreased from 25% in 2019 to 11% in 2022, while Hispanic and Asian populations remained stable at approximately 4% and 2% respectively. This shift indicates a potential "Transitional Community" status, but towards decreasing diversity.
The median income in this zip code has shown volatility over the decade. It peaked at $116,767 in 2014 and reached a low of $57,751 in 2020, before increasing to $103,571 in 2022. This economic fluctuation coincides with demographic changes, suggesting a potential relationship between racial composition and economic conditions.
The period of lowest median income (2018-2020) corresponded with the highest percentage of Black residents (24-25%). As the white population increased from 2020 to 2022, the median income rose from $57,751 to $103,571. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 179 and 258 residents.
This zip code appears to be becoming less diverse over time, contrary to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The economic rebound in recent years, coinciding with an increase in the white population, could indicate a pattern of gentrification or changing neighborhood dynamics.
The small population size of this zip code (under 300 throughout the decade) means that minor changes in resident composition can lead to significant percentage shifts in demographic makeup. This volatility in such a small area makes it challenging to draw broader conclusions about regional trends without additional context from surrounding areas.
This zip code presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic and demographic fluctuations over the past decade. The trend towards decreasing diversity and increasing median income in recent years suggests a potential shift in the community's character and socioeconomic makeup, which may have implications for local policies, housing, and community services.