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Alvan (Alvin)

Illinois · 215 residents (2025 est.) · 0.793 sq mi
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Alvan (Alvin) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has grown 26% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+26%since 2023
from 182 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 230 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
−5%since 2023
from 52.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
153211270328387200920202024Alvan (Alvin)
2024230
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.5%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.2%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.4%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(16)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(37)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.4%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,644
−6%since 2023
from $40,188 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−10%since 2023
from 0.327 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+15%since 2023
from 0.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(4)
Other2.2%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(216)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(5)
Other3%(7)
Diversity Score
15
+37%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino2.2%(5)
Ancestry
English5.7%(13)
German4.8%(11)
Irish4.8%(11)
Italian3.5%(8)
Polish3.5%(8)
American2.2%(5)
Belgian2.2%(5)
French1.3%(3)
Slovak0.9%(2)
Dutch0.4%(1)
Romanian0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−3%since 2023
from 23.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Female
42.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(32)
Married56.5%(61)
Widowed4.6%(5)
Divorced9.3%(10)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(20)
Married72.9%(62)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced2.4%(2)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois?

Alvan (Alvin), Illinois has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois?

The typical household in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvan (Alvin), Illinois expensive?

In Alvan (Alvin), Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,600.

How educated are people in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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