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Albers

Illinois · 1,190 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Albers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,607. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
1,190
+36%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6668791K1K2K1990201020202024Albers
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,607
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,246
+33%since 2000
from $19,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(864)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,114)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(53)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score11.6%(138)
Diversity Score
12
+411%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albers, Illinois?

Albers, Illinois has about 1,190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albers, Illinois?

The typical household in Albers, Illinois earns about $76,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albers, Illinois expensive?

In Albers, Illinois, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Albers, Illinois?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albers, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albers, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Albers, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albers, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Albers, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 453 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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