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Camargo

Illinois · 452 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Camargo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,469. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−4%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+17%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3314034755476191990201020202024Camargo
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,469
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,883
+41%since 2000
from $18,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score6.8%(31)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camargo, Illinois?

Camargo, Illinois has about 452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camargo, Illinois?

The typical household in Camargo, Illinois earns about $60,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camargo, Illinois expensive?

In Camargo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Camargo, Illinois?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Camargo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camargo, Illinois?

About 6.2% of people in Camargo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camargo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Camargo, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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