Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62031: A Study of Racial Composition in Fieldon, Illinois
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 62031 in Fieldon, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." Data indicates that 97% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $67,591, representing a significant increase from a decade ago.
Fieldon has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 90%, with only minor fluctuations. There has not been a significant transition between diversity categories during this period.
Subtle changes in demographic composition have occurred. A slight increase in diversity was observed from 2013 to 2021, with small representations of Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations emerging. However, in 2022, there was a return to an even stronger white majority, with the white population increasing from 95% to 97%. These minor shifts do not qualify Fieldon as a "Transitional Community," as the changes have been minimal and do not show a consistent trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Fieldon has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $57,785, increasing to $67,591 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 17% over nine years. A significant jump in median income occurred between 2019 ($61,477) and 2020 ($66,484), followed by a peak in 2021 ($70,113) before a slight decline in 2022.
As the median income increased, the population of the zip code decreased from 1,292 in 2013 to 1,048 in 2022, a decline of about 19%. This suggests that while the area has become more prosperous, it has also become less populous, possibly due to outmigration or demographic aging.
The persistent low diversity in Fieldon contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. The increase in median income aligns with broader economic growth trends seen in many parts of the country over the past decade, particularly in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. The population decline in Fieldon may reflect broader trends of rural depopulation seen in many parts of the Midwest, as younger residents often move to urban areas for economic opportunities.
Fieldon presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has seen economic growth over the past decade, but also faces challenges related to population decline. The lack of significant demographic shifts suggests that the community has not experienced the increasing diversity seen in many other parts of the country, which could have implications for its future economic and social development.
