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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Capron

Illinois · 961 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Capron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,786. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 7% 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 $106,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
+35%since 1990
from 711 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.2
−3%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5959421K2K2K1990201020202024Capron
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.1%(87)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.9%(86)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.7%(84)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(71)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(56)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(142)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.2%(175)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.8%(104)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.3%(70)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(25)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.4%(4)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,786
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,624
+42%since 1990
from $12,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
20.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(673)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(802)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(123)
Asian0.5%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican40%(524)
Guatemalan1.1%(15)
Salvadoran0.2%(3)
Ancestry
German22.3%(292)
Irish9%(118)
Scottish8.5%(112)
Norwegian6.6%(86)
Polish4.9%(64)
Czech3.4%(44)
English2.9%(38)
Italian2.4%(32)
American1.7%(22)
French0.8%(11)
Greek0.8%(10)
Swedish0.7%(9)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.6%(8)
Slovak0.5%(6)
Danish0.4%(5)
Finnish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(99)
Married57.5%(195)
Widowed1.5%(5)
Divorced11.8%(40)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(84)
Married61.4%(212)
Widowed7.2%(25)
Divorced7%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capron, Illinois?

Capron, Illinois has about 961 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Capron, Illinois?

The typical household in Capron, Illinois earns about $46,786 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 $106,400, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Capron, Illinois?

About 7.4% 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 3.1% of people in Capron, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capron, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Capron, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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