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Illinois · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.274 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 13.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 13.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−46%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
13.4
−60%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3564931221511990201020202024Bingham
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,608
+49%since 2000
from $9,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+32%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(4)
Diversity Score66.1%(42)
Diversity Score
66
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% 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%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
68.3%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bingham, Illinois?

Bingham, Illinois has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bingham, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bingham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bingham, Illinois?

About 57.1% of people in Bingham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bingham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bingham, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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