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Boody

Illinois · 301 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Boody has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 119 residents. Median home value is $104,900. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−28%since 2023
from 420 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 365 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+38%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
197263328393459201020202024Boody
2024301
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,859 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,785
−19%since 2023
from $50,570 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−27%since 2023
from 0.442 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing12%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
Diversity Score
5
−30%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−14%since 2023
from 29.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boody, Illinois?

Boody, Illinois has about 301 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boody, Illinois?

The typical household in Boody, Illinois earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boody, Illinois expensive?

In Boody, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,900.

How educated are people in Boody, Illinois?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boody, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boody, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Boody, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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