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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62985: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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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 62985 in Simpson, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,161 and a median income of $73,562. This rural community, with a population density of about 16.6 people per square mile, has maintained a predominantly white demographic over the past decade, though subtle shifts in racial composition and significant changes in economic indicators have occurred.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Simpson has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. The white population percentage increased from 75% in 2013 to a peak of 96% in 2018-2019, before slightly decreasing to 94% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-3% over the decade. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 1% to 2% between 2013 and 2022.
The Asian population, initially at 1% in 2013, decreased to 0% by 2019 and remains unreported in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, indicating a small trend towards increased racial mixing. These changes suggest a very slight trend towards increased diversity, though not enough to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The economic landscape of Simpson has undergone significant changes over the past decade. Median income has increased substantially from $44,109 in 2013 to $73,562 in 2022, representing a 66.8% increase. The population has fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 1,597 in 2010 to 994 in 2020, followed by a slight rebound to 1,161 in 2022. The sharp increase in median income, particularly from 2019 to 2020 (15.4% jump), coincides with a significant population decrease, suggesting a possible outmigration of lower-income residents or an influx of higher-income individuals.
The economic growth does not appear to have drastically altered the racial composition of the area, indicating that the increased prosperity may have benefited the existing predominantly white population rather than attracting a more diverse influx of residents. The stability of the racial composition in the face of economic changes suggests that this community may have strong cultural or social factors maintaining its demographic makeup, potentially including limited housing development, strong local ties, or geographical isolation.
In conclusion, while Simpson has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade, its racial demographics have remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The subtle increases in Hispanic and multi-racial populations, coupled with the significant income growth, may indicate the early stages of a slow transition towards slightly increased diversity in the future, but current data does not suggest any imminent shift from its established demographic character.
