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Atwood

Illinois · 1,116 residents · 0.614 sq mi
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Atwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116
−13%since 2000
from 1,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,087
+39%since 2000
from $18,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,273)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,063)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score8%(89)
Diversity Score
8
+219%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwood, Illinois?

Atwood, Illinois has about 1,116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Atwood, Illinois earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwood, Illinois expensive?

In Atwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Atwood, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Atwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwood, Illinois?

About 16.4% of people in Atwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Atwood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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