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Allendale

Illinois · 458 residents · 0.307 sq mi
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Allendale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
458
−13%since 2000
from 528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,492 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275206147088011990201020202024Allendale
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,137
+124%since 2000
from $12,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(514)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score7.3%(33)
Diversity Score
7
+54%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+106%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, Illinois?

Allendale, Illinois has about 458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allendale, Illinois?

The typical household in Allendale, Illinois earns about $62,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allendale, Illinois expensive?

In Allendale, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,100.

How educated are people in Allendale, Illinois?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Allendale, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allendale, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Allendale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allendale, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Allendale, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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