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Astoria

Illinois · 929 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Astoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,068. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
−22%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,585 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8689841K1K1K1990201020202024Astoria
2024984
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,068
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,425
+68%since 2000
from $12,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(897)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score9.4%(87)
Diversity Score
9
+151%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, Illinois?

Astoria, Illinois has about 929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astoria, Illinois?

The typical household in Astoria, Illinois earns about $38,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Astoria, Illinois expensive?

In Astoria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Astoria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Astoria, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in Astoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Astoria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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