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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62649: A Study of Racial Homogeneity in Hettick, 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
Zip code 62649 in Hettick, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 100% white, indicating a homogeneous community. The village had a median income of $75,011 in 2022 and a population of 467.
From 2013 to 2022, Hettick maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." The white population remained above 94% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. Between 2015 and 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with up to 3% of residents identifying as two or more races. However, by 2021-2022, the community had returned to being entirely white.
The community's racial composition remained stable throughout the decade, not transitioning between diversity categories. This demographic stability contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas.
Economic trends in Hettick showed significant fluctuations despite stable racial demographics. The median income increased from $68,314 in 2013 to $88,457 in 2019, a 29.5% rise. A sharp decline occurred from 2019 to 2020, with the median income dropping to $70,887, a 19.9% decrease. Since 2020, there has been a gradual recovery, with the median income reaching $75,011 in 2022.
Population trends remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 370 and 472 residents over the decade. The lowest population (370) coincided with a higher median income in 2017 ($72,918), while the highest population (472) in 2020 coincided with a significant drop in median income.
Hettick's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, where rural areas have experienced increasing diversity. The median income in Hettick has generally remained above the national median, which was $69,021 in 2022. The economic decline from 2019 to 2020 likely reflects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the subsequent partial recovery suggesting economic resilience.
Hettick demonstrates demographic stability in a predominantly white, rural setting, coupled with economic volatility. The lack of correlation between minor demographic shifts and major economic changes suggests that external factors, rather than local demographic dynamics, have been the primary drivers of economic trends in this community.
