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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62320: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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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 62320, encompassing Camp Point in Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area based on demographic analysis. As of 2022, the community is 96% white with a 3% Hispanic presence. The median income for the area is $65,764, showing an increase over the past decade. The population in 2022 was 2,741, indicating modest growth in recent years.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Camp Point has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the majority, fluctuating between 95% and 98%. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Some minor changes have been observed. The Native American population increased from 1% to 3% between 2013 and 2019, before declining to 0% in 2022. The Hispanic population, previously not reported or at 0%, emerged at 3% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has consistently represented about 1% of the population throughout the period.
The median income in Camp Point has shown an upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $50,753. By 2022, it had increased to $65,764, representing a growth of about 29.6% over nine years. This economic improvement correlates with the stable demographic composition.
The population has remained relatively stable, with some fluctuations. It was 2,516 in 2013 and 2,741 in 2022, showing a modest increase of about 8.9%. This modest population growth, coupled with the significant income increase, suggests an improving economic situation for the existing community rather than rapid expansion or demographic change.
The income growth in Camp Point (29.6% over nine years) outpaces the typical U.S. inflation rate, indicating real economic improvement for the community. The persistent low diversity in this community contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The emergence of a small Hispanic population in 2022 aligns with broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many communities across the U.S., although at a much slower and smaller scale in this case.
Camp Point presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic improvement over the past decade without major demographic shifts. While there are slight indications of increasing diversity, particularly with the recent emergence of a small Hispanic population, the community remains categorized as "Low Diversity" based on defined terms. The economic growth without significant demographic change suggests a community that is improving economically while maintaining its traditional demographic composition.
