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Abingdon

Illinois · 2,951 residents · 1.425 sq mi
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Abingdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,171. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 661 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,951
−18%since 2000
from 3,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,071 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Abingdon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,171
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,530
+31%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,675)
Black1.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(91)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.1%(34)
Diversity Score14.7%(434)
Diversity Score
15
+228%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+138%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Illinois?

Abingdon, Illinois has about 2,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Illinois?

The typical household in Abingdon, Illinois earns about $43,171 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Illinois?

About 12.4% 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 19.7% 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 646 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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