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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62323: Predominant White Population with Emerging Pacific Islander Presence
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 62323 in Perry, Illinois, is classified as a Low Diversity area as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 88% of residents identifying as such. This aligns with the definition of Low Diversity, where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population.
Over the past decade, Perry has maintained its Low Diversity status. The white population has experienced a slight decline from 98% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. A notable change is the emergence of a Pacific Islander community, which grew from no recorded presence before 2020 to 8% of the population in 2022. The community has also seen minimal but consistent representation of Black residents (around 1%) and occasional small percentages of Hispanic and multiracial residents.
The median income in Perry has shown a generally positive trend. It increased from $43,482 in 2013 to $56,749 in 2022, representing a 30.5% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $62,169, followed by a slight decrease in 2022.
Population fluctuations have been observed, with the lowest point at 277 residents in 2013 and the highest at 392 in 2021. The 2022 population of 350 represents a return to levels similar to those seen in 2010.
The income growth in Perry (30.5% over nine years) outpaces the typical U.S. inflation rate, suggesting real economic improvement for residents. The emergence of a Pacific Islander community in a small, predominantly white Midwestern village is unusual and may be related to specific local factors such as employment opportunities or community initiatives. The overall low diversity of Perry contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States.
While Perry remains a Low Diversity community, subtle shifts in demographics and steady economic improvement suggest a community in slow transition. The emergence of a Pacific Islander population and the gradual decrease in the white majority percentage indicate potential for increased diversity in the future, although these changes have not yet significantly altered the overall demographic makeup of the community.
