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Allerton

Illinois · 240 residents (2025 est.) · 0.679 sq mi
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Allerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,393. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−30%since 2000
from 293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+40%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:240 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1642042452853261990201020202024Allerton
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,393
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,369
+113%since 2000
from $17,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+49%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+85%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(182)
Black3.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(10)
Diversity Score25.9%(53)
Diversity Score
26
+342%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allerton, Illinois?

Allerton, Illinois has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allerton, Illinois?

The typical household in Allerton, Illinois earns about $53,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allerton, Illinois expensive?

In Allerton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Allerton, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allerton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allerton, Illinois?

About 17.6% of people in Allerton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allerton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Allerton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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