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Cantrall

Illinois · 138 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Cantrall has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
142
+2%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
881271672072461990201020202024Cantrall
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,384
+110%since 2000
from $21,610 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(12)
Diversity Score
9
+380%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+143%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cantrall, Illinois?

Cantrall, Illinois has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cantrall, Illinois?

The typical household in Cantrall, Illinois earns about $87,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cantrall, Illinois expensive?

In Cantrall, Illinois, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Cantrall, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cantrall, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cantrall, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Cantrall, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cantrall, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cantrall, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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