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Demographic Composition of Bloomingdale, Illinois: A Study of Racial Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bloomingdale, Illinois, is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 67% of the total, with Asian (15%) and Hispanic (12%) minorities. The city's median income of $90,326 in 2022 indicates a relatively affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Bloomingdale has experienced a gradual transition from a "Low Diversity" community towards a more diverse demographic composition. In 2013, the white population constituted 73% of the total. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 67%, still maintaining a "White Majority" but moving closer to a "Moderate Diversity" classification.
The most notable shifts include an increase in the Asian population from 13% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, growth in the Hispanic population from 9% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, a slight increase in the Black population from 3% to 4%, and the emergence of a small but growing multiracial population, reaching 2% by 2022. These changes suggest that Bloomingdale is gradually transitioning towards a more diverse community.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. Median income rose from $79,598 in 2013 to a peak of $97,605 in 2019, an increase of 22.6%. However, there has been a slight decline since 2019, with the 2022 median income at $90,326. This economic trajectory suggests that the increasing diversity coincided with overall economic growth in the community.
Bloomingdale's demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations is consistent with patterns observed in many American suburbs, particularly those near major metropolitan areas.
Based on the observed trends, Bloomingdale is likely to continue its trajectory towards increased diversity. The community may transition from "White Majority" to "Moderate Diversity" within the next 5-10 years, as the white population approaches but remains above 50%. The Asian and Hispanic populations are likely to continue growing, potentially reaching or exceeding 20% each. The community may eventually approach "High Diversity" status, especially if the growth of minority populations accelerates.
Economically, if the recent downward trend in median income reverses, it could indicate that the increasing diversity is contributing to economic vitality. However, if the decline continues, it may suggest challenges in maintaining the community's affluence amidst demographic changes.
Bloomingdale is exhibiting characteristics of a "Transitional Community," moving steadily towards greater racial and ethnic diversity while maintaining a relatively high median income. This transition presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, economic development, and local governance in the coming years.
