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Racial Composition and Demographic Trends in Zip Code 62560: A Predominantly White Community
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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 62560 in Raymond, Illinois, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 94% of the population identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition in the community.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Raymond has maintained a "Low Diversity" status, with the white population consistently comprising over 90% of the total. The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 96% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Black population, from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Asian and Hispanic populations have remained stable at around 1% each. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Raymond has shown growth over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $51,168. By 2022, it had increased to $66,256, representing a 29.5% growth over nine years. There was a spike in 2021 with a median income of $76,697, followed by a decrease in 2022.
Population figures have fluctuated over the years. The population decreased from 1,809 in 2010 to 1,330 in 2014. Since then, there has been a general upward trend, reaching 1,861 in 2022.
The racial composition of Raymond is less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white population in the United States was about 75.8%, compared to 94% in Raymond. The median household income in the United States in 2022 was approximately $71,186. Raymond's median income of $66,256 is below this national average, but it has been growing at a faster rate than the national average over the past decade. The population growth in Raymond contrasts with many rural areas in the United States that have been experiencing population decline.
Raymond remains a predominantly white community with low diversity. There are subtle signs of demographic shifts and economic growth. These trends, if sustained, could potentially lead to increased diversity and economic development in the future, though any significant changes are likely to occur slowly over an extended period.
