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Boody

Illinois · 276 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Boody is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,694. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
+25%vs 2011
vs 220 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
240 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 191 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+42%vs 2011
vs 29.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
197263328393459201020202024Boody
2024301
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,694
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,825
−1%vs 2011
vs $27,225 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.099
−33%vs 2011
vs 0.148 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $68,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−42.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
47.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(275)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.3%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
53.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
Female
69.1%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boody, Illinois?

Boody, Illinois has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boody, Illinois?

The typical household in Boody, Illinois earns about $70,694 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 $82,800.

How educated are people in Boody, Illinois?

About 8.3% 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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