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Demographic Evolution and Racial Composition in Dwight, Illinois
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dwight, Illinois, exhibits a demographic profile classified as "Low Diversity." As of 2022, the white population comprises 89% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The village has experienced a population decline from 7,559 in 2010 to 5,675 in 2022, while maintaining a relatively stable median income.
Over the past decade, Dwight has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, albeit at a slow pace. The white population percentage has decreased from 95% in 2018 to 89% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population from 3% in 2018 to 7% in 2022 and those identifying as two or more races from 1% to 3% over the same period.
The median income in Dwight has fluctuated over the years but has remained relatively stable overall. It peaked at $65,249 in 2015 and reached its lowest point at $59,305 in 2019. The most recent data for 2022 shows a median income of $62,244, which is lower than the 2021 figure of $67,338. This recent decline in median income coincides with a slight increase in population from 2021 to 2022, breaking the trend of continuous population decline observed since 2010.
Many small towns and villages across the United States have been experiencing population declines, particularly in rural areas. The slight increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many communities.
Based on observed trends, Dwight will likely continue to slowly diversify over the coming years. However, given the current pace of change, it is unlikely to transition out of the "Low Diversity" category in the near future. If current trends persist, the white population percentage might continue to decrease gradually, potentially approaching the 75% threshold in the next decade.
Economically, the village may continue to experience fluctuations in median income, but dramatic changes seem unlikely based on historical data. The recent uptick in population could be an anomaly or the beginning of a stabilization trend, which bears watching in the coming years.
If current trends accelerate, Dwight could eventually transition into a "Transitional Community" category. This would be characterized by a more rapid increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, potentially accompanied by economic shifts as the demographic makeup evolves. However, this transition would likely take many years at the current rate of change.
