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Big Rock

Illinois · 1,104 residents · 4.318 sq mi
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Big Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,375. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $247,200. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
1,104
−11%since 2019
from 1,236 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 286 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−5%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
9871K1K1K2K200920202024Big Rock
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,369 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,158
+6%since 2019
from $43,670 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $237,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,100 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
9.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,158)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score15%(186)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(984)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(74)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3.5%(39)
Diversity Score25.2%(278)
Diversity Score
25
+67%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+4%since 2019
from 27.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Female
46.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Rock, Illinois?

Big Rock, Illinois has about 1,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Rock, Illinois?

The typical household in Big Rock, Illinois earns about $106,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Rock, Illinois expensive?

In Big Rock, Illinois, the median home is worth about $247,200, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Big Rock, Illinois?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Big Rock, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Rock, Illinois?

About 0.6% of people in Big Rock, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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