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Racial Composition and Low Diversity in Zip Code 61951, Sullivan, Illinois
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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 61951 in Sullivan, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 96% of residents identifying as such. This classification has remained stable over the past decade, indicating minimal changes in the racial demographics of the community.
From 2013 to 2022, Sullivan has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has comprised over 95% of the total throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. Other racial groups have experienced slight increases, but these changes have not significantly altered the overall demographic composition.
The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2018-2019, before returning to 1% in recent years. The Black population has remained steady at approximately 1% throughout the decade. A small two-or-more races population (1%) has emerged in recent years, suggesting a slight trend towards increased diversity, but not enough to change the community's overall categorization.
Despite stable racial demographics, Sullivan has experienced notable economic changes over the past decade. The median income has shown a significant upward trend, increasing from $53,291 in 2013 to $66,799 in 2022, representing a growth of about 25%. This increase in median income indicates improving economic conditions for the community as a whole.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 7,800 and 8,200 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with rising incomes, suggests that the existing community is experiencing economic growth rather than being influenced by in-migration of higher-income residents.
The demographic stability of Sullivan contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. While many urban and suburban areas have experienced significant increases in racial diversity over the past decade, Sullivan has maintained its predominantly white demographic composition.
The economic growth observed in Sullivan aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The steady increase in median income over the decade reflects similar patterns seen in many communities across the country.
Sullivan presents a case of economic growth within a demographically stable, low-diversity community. While the racial composition has remained largely unchanged, the community has experienced significant economic improvements. This suggests that local factors may be driving economic growth independently of demographic changes. Future research could explore the specific economic drivers in Sullivan and how they interact with its stable demographic profile.
