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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62446: A Study of Racial Composition in Mount Erie, Illinois
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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 62446 in Mount Erie, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 99% white, with a total of 381 residents and an estimated 146 housing units. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, from 2013 to 2022, with the white population consistently above 95%.
Minor fluctuations in diversity occurred between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, there was a 2% Hispanic presence, which decreased to 0% by 2022. From 2018 to 2020, there was a slight increase in diversity, with 1% Black residents and 1-2% of residents identifying as two or more races. Despite these minor changes, the community has maintained its "Low Diversity" classification throughout the decade.
The median income in Mount Erie has shown a significant increase over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $40,554, rising to $72,088 by 2022, representing a 77.8% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $76,105. This substantial income growth has occurred while the population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 330 and 393 residents over the decade.
The lack of racial diversity in Mount Erie contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median income (77.8% over nine years) exceeds the national average income growth rate, which typically ranges from 2-3% annually. The stability of the racial composition, despite economic improvements, indicates that the community has not experienced the demographic shifts often associated with rapid economic growth in more urban or suburban areas.
Mount Erie presents a case of economic growth within a stable, homogeneous demographic setting. The community has seen substantial improvements in median income without experiencing the demographic shifts that often accompany such economic changes in more diverse or urban environments. This suggests that local factors, possibly related to the rural nature of the community or specific economic developments in the area, are driving income growth without significantly altering the racial composition of the population.
