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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burnt Prairie

Illinois · 58 residents · 0.076 sq mi
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Burnt Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,125. Population has fallen 24% since 1990, a loss of 18 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $28,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

58
−24%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2025
763 / sq mi
−24%since 1990
from 1,000 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
53.0
+70%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2558921251581990201020202024Burnt Prairie
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$14,572
+88%since 1990
from $7,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.3%
−17.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$333
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.6
+72%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(2)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+26.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+75%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

Burnt Prairie, Illinois has about 58 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

The typical household in Burnt Prairie, Illinois earns about $18,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnt Prairie, Illinois expensive?

In Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $28,800, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burnt Prairie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

About 28.3% of people in Burnt Prairie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnt Prairie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnt Prairie, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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