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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anchor

Illinois · 175 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Anchor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,250. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

175
−5%since 1990
from 184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,023 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,076 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+24%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
941361792212631990201020202024Anchor
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,642
+75%since 1990
from $10,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
+24.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
7.7% rent
1.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+22.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anchor, Illinois?

Anchor, Illinois has about 175 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anchor, Illinois?

The typical household in Anchor, Illinois earns about $50,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anchor, Illinois expensive?

In Anchor, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Anchor, Illinois?

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

What is the poverty rate in Anchor, Illinois?

About 1.9% of people in Anchor, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anchor, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Anchor, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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