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Abingdon

Illinois · 3,319 residents · 1.425 sq mi
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Abingdon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,989. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,319
−8%since 2000
from 3,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,329 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Abingdon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,989
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,642 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,779
+26%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,517)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(41)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,160)
Black1.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(57)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.9%(62)
Diversity Score12.3%(407)
Diversity Score
12
+174%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Illinois?

Abingdon, Illinois has about 3,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Illinois?

The typical household in Abingdon, Illinois earns about $43,989 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Illinois?

About 11.2% 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 12.8% of people in Abingdon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abingdon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Abingdon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 278 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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