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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62370: A Predominantly White Community in Rockport, Illinois
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 62370 in Rockport, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 98% white, with a current median income of $56,652 and a total population of 711 residents.
Over the past decade, Rockport has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 89% throughout the recorded period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. Between 2013 and 2016, there were slight shifts towards "Moderate Diversity" with the white population decreasing to 89-93% and the two or more races category reaching 4-10%. However, from 2017 onwards, the area reverted to a more homogeneous racial composition, with the white population consistently above 95%.
Recent years (2020-2022) have seen a slight increase in Asian representation (1%) and a brief appearance of Hispanic residents (1% in 2021), but these changes have not significantly altered the overall "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Rockport has fluctuated considerably over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, it remained relatively stable, ranging from $45,674 to $52,380. A significant increase occurred in 2019, with the median income rising to $72,305. In 2020, there was a sharp decline to $56,703, followed by another spike in 2021 to $77,150. In 2022, the median income returned to $56,652, similar to the 2020 level.
Population trends show an overall increase from 520 in 2010 to 711 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. The most notable change was a sharp decline to 384 residents in 2018, followed by a steady increase thereafter.
Rockport's racial homogeneity is not typical of national trends. Many areas across the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. The community's resistance to significant demographic change, despite economic fluctuations and population growth, suggests a stable, potentially insular local culture.
The income fluctuations, particularly the sharp rises and falls between 2019 and 2022, may reflect broader economic instabilities or changes in local industries. However, without more context, it is challenging to determine if these patterns align with regional or national trends.
Rockport presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has maintained its low diversity status despite some economic volatility and population growth. The area's resistance to demographic change in the face of these factors could be a subject for further investigation, particularly in comparison to more diverse or rapidly changing communities in Illinois or across the nation.
