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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Capron

Illinois · 711 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Capron is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

711
−26%vs 2000
vs 961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
+3%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5959421K2K2K1990201020202024Capron
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,786 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,381
−30%vs 2000
vs $17,624 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $106,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$393
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $530 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
29.6% rent
1.6
−31%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(802)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(123)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(304)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(673)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(38)
Diversity Score23.4%(167)
23
−26%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−15.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Capron, Illinois?

Capron, Illinois has about 711 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Capron, Illinois?

The typical household in Capron, Illinois earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capron, Illinois expensive?

In Capron, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Capron, Illinois?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Capron, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capron, Illinois?

About 6.0% of people in Capron, 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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