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Illinois · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.471 sq mi
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Baylis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−62%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+31%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
861351842322811990201020202024Baylis
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,725
+129%since 2000
from $11,251 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+12%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$381
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.6%(18)
Diversity Score52.6%(54)
Diversity Score
53
+5408%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−28%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 34.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baylis, Illinois?

Baylis, Illinois has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baylis, Illinois?

The typical household in Baylis, Illinois earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baylis, Illinois expensive?

In Baylis, Illinois, the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Baylis, Illinois?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baylis, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baylis, Illinois?

About 24.5% of people in Baylis, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baylis, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Baylis, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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