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Cable

Illinois · 122 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Cable is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,375. Population has grown 47% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $329,000. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
+47%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+47%since 2023
from 73 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+20%since 2023
from 51.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
799110311412620202024Cable
2024122
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,715
−13%since 2023
from $84,619 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−16%since 2023
from 0.375 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade65.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$329,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $333,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
−5%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Female
50.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cable, Illinois?

Cable, Illinois has about 122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cable, Illinois?

The typical household in Cable, Illinois earns about $104,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cable, Illinois expensive?

In Cable, Illinois, the median home is worth about $329,000.

How educated are people in Cable, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cable, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cable, Illinois?

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

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

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