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Apple River

Illinois · 347 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Apple River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,778. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
−8%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713293884465051990201020202024Apple River
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,778
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,763
+19%since 2000
from $18,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(375)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(323)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+201%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apple River, Illinois?

Apple River, Illinois has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apple River, Illinois?

The typical household in Apple River, Illinois earns about $42,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apple River, Illinois expensive?

In Apple River, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Apple River, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Apple River, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apple River, Illinois?

About 18.9% of people in Apple River, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apple River, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Apple River, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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