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Baylis

Illinois · 172 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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Baylis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−35%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861351842322811990201020202024Baylis
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,269
+169%since 2000
from $11,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$475
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
14.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(159)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+823%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baylis, Illinois?

Baylis, Illinois has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baylis, Illinois?

The typical household in Baylis, Illinois earns about $53,750 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 $475 a month.

How educated are people in Baylis, Illinois?

About 2.1% 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 6.3% 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 57 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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