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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 62842 in Jeffersonville, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 93% white, meeting the definition of a community where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population. The median income for 2022 was $51,980, with a population of 518 residents.
Jeffersonville has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has remained the majority, never falling below 93% during the observed period. There are minor indications of increasing diversity, progressing at a slow rate.
The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 100% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. Other racial groups have gradually appeared in the data. Asian representation increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Hispanic representation reached 3% by 2022, having not been present in earlier years. The two or more races category emerged, consistently representing about 1% of the population since 2018.
While the changes are minimal, there is a slight trend towards increased diversity over the past five years, particularly with the growth in Asian and Hispanic populations. This could potentially classify Jeffersonville as a "Transitional Community," albeit in the very early stages of transition.
The median income in Jeffersonville has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $42,499 in 2013 to $51,980 in 2022, representing a growth of about 22% over this period. The period of most significant income growth (2013-2019) coincides with the initial appearances of Asian and multiracial residents in the community.
Despite the income growth, the population has been declining, from 689 in 2010 to 518 in 2022. This could suggest that while the community is becoming slightly more diverse and economically prosperous, it's also experiencing outmigration. The median income has remained relatively stable since 2019, even through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting some economic resilience in the community.
The low population and high percentage of white residents are characteristic of many rural Midwestern communities. The gradual increase in diversity, while minimal, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous areas. The 22% growth in median income over a decade is significant and may outpace national averages, suggesting relative economic health in the community.
Jeffersonville remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are early signs of demographic shifts and consistent economic improvement. The community appears to be in the very early stages of transition, with subtle increases in diversity coinciding with overall economic growth. However, the declining population suggests complex dynamics at play, potentially including outmigration despite economic improvements. These trends warrant continued observation to determine if they represent the beginning of more significant demographic and economic changes in the future.