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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashkum

Illinois · 724 residents · 0.835 sq mi
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Ashkum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% 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 $88,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

724
+9%since 1990
from 663 in 1990
1990 – 2025
867 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 794 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5026167298429561990201020202024Ashkum
2024918
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,313
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,069 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,806
+60%since 1990
from $13,037 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.2
+27%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(48)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
2
−76%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashkum, Illinois?

Ashkum, Illinois has about 724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashkum, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashkum, Illinois earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashkum, Illinois expensive?

In Ashkum, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Ashkum, Illinois?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ashkum, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Ashkum, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashkum, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashkum, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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