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Albers

Illinois · 1,121 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Albers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,375. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,500. Households here earn about 38% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,121
+28%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+16%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6668791K1K2K1990201020202024Albers
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,375
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,104
+79%since 2000
from $19,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,031)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(55)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.1%(46)
Diversity Score21.5%(241)
Diversity Score
21
+843%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albers, Illinois?

Albers, Illinois has about 1,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albers, Illinois?

The typical household in Albers, Illinois earns about $94,375 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 $173,500, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Albers, Illinois?

About 26.0% 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 13.7% 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 384 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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