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Bartelso

Illinois · 635 residents · 0.657 sq mi
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Bartelso is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
+7%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3694926167408631990201020202024Bartelso
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,470
+156%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+34%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
Diversity Score
5
+1007%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bartelso, Illinois?

Bartelso, Illinois has about 635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bartelso, Illinois?

The typical household in Bartelso, Illinois earns about $82,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bartelso, Illinois expensive?

In Bartelso, Illinois, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Bartelso, Illinois?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bartelso, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bartelso, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Bartelso, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bartelso, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bartelso, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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