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Demographics of Zip Code 61460: Predominantly White Population and Low Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 61460 in Media, Illinois, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The current median income is $67,987, and the population has decreased to 257 residents.
Over the past decade, Media has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total population. There are subtle signs of a gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity. The Hispanic population grew from 1% to 6% between 2013 and 2021. By 2021, the "race_other" category appeared with 3% representation. The "Two or More Races" category has fluctuated between 0% and 2% over the years.
The median income in Media has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income grew from $51,611 to $67,987, a 31.7% increase. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $81,277, followed by a decrease in 2022. Simultaneously, the population has steadily decreased from 428 in 2010 to 257 in 2022, a 40% reduction.
The inverse relationship between population decline and income growth suggests that while the community is shrinking, those who remain may be experiencing improved economic conditions. This could be due to factors such as the departure of lower-income residents, increased job opportunities for remaining residents, or an influx of higher-income individuals.
The population decline in Media aligns with broader trends seen in many rural American communities, where smaller towns often face challenges retaining residents. The overall increase in median income, despite fluctuations, is generally consistent with national trends of income growth over the past decade, although the significant jump in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022 is noteworthy and may reflect local economic factors or data anomalies.
While many parts of the United States have experienced increasing racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade, Media appears to be lagging behind this trend, maintaining its predominantly white demographic composition.
Media shows signs of economic improvement for its remaining residents, but it has not experienced the level of demographic diversification seen in many other parts of the country. The community remains characterized by low diversity and a shrinking, but potentially more affluent, population base.
