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Racial Composition and Diversity in Brocton, Illinois: A Demographic Study
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brocton, Illinois, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this category. The village has a population of 611 and a median income of $53,026, showing a decrease in population and fluctuating income levels over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Brocton has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 94% to 99% of the total population. There have been minimal changes in other racial categories, with slight increases in Hispanic and Asian populations, and the emergence of a small two-or-more races category in recent years.
The median income in Brocton has shown fluctuations over the past decade. It peaked in 2018 at $62,499 and has since declined to $53,026 in 2022. This trend suggests economic challenges in recent years. The population has also seen a decline, from a peak of 813 in 2018 to 611 in 2022. This decrease of about 25% over four years is significant.
The demographic makeup of Brocton appears to be less diverse than many other areas in Illinois or the United States as a whole. The persistent lack of diversity over a decade suggests that Brocton may be isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many parts of the country.
Based on the observed trends, it appears likely that Brocton will remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. However, the slight increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial populations, though small, could potentially indicate the beginning of a slow transition towards slightly more diversity.
Economically, if the downward trend in population and income continues, Brocton may face challenges in maintaining local services and attracting new residents or businesses. This could potentially lead to a scenario where the community begins to show characteristics of a "Transitional Community," not in terms of racial diversity but in terms of economic and population changes.
Brocton has maintained a stable racial composition over the past decade. It faces economic and population challenges that may shape its future more significantly than demographic shifts. The community's ability to address these economic pressures will likely be crucial in determining its trajectory in the coming years.
