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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62045: Predominantly White Community with Recent Income Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 62045 in Hamburg, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 93% white, meeting the criteria for a dominant racial group with over 75% representation. The median income in 2022 was $83,697, showing a significant increase from a decade ago.
Over the past decade, Hamburg has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. Minor changes in diversity have occurred, with the white population decreasing from 98% in 2018 to 93% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2018 to 5% in 2022. A Hispanic population of 1% appeared in the data for the first time in 2021.
The median income in Hamburg has increased substantially over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $52,473. By 2022, it had risen to $83,697, an increase of about 59.5% over nine years. This income growth correlates with the period of slight racial diversification, particularly from 2019 onwards.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 152 and 181 residents over the 2010-2022 period, with 173 residents in 2022. This suggests that the economic improvements have occurred without significant population growth or turnover.
The income growth in Hamburg outpaces national averages. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022, adjusted for inflation, while Hamburg saw nearly 60% growth. The racial homogeneity of Hamburg contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. Many rural and small-town areas in the U.S. have been experiencing gradual increases in diversity, often at a slower pace than urban areas. The stability of the population size, combined with rising incomes, suggests that Hamburg may be experiencing economic improvements without the influx of new residents often associated with rapid economic change in small communities.
Hamburg remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are indications of slow change both demographically and economically. The significant income growth without major population changes suggests internal economic development rather than demographic shifts driving economic change. If the subtle trend towards increased diversity continues, it may eventually lead to a more noticeable demographic transition in this small Illinois community.
