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Abingdon

Illinois · 3,612 residents · 1.425 sq mi
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Abingdon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,642. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,612
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,535 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,524 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Abingdon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,642
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,711
+52%since 1990
from $10,368 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,567)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,517)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(41)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score4.5%(162)
Diversity Score
4
−18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Illinois?

Abingdon, Illinois has about 3,612 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Illinois?

The typical household in Abingdon, Illinois earns about $35,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abingdon, Illinois expensive?

In Abingdon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Illinois?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Abingdon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abingdon, Illinois?

About 9.9% of people in Abingdon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abingdon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Abingdon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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