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Capron

Illinois · 1,395 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Capron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,316. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,700. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,395
+45%since 2000
from 961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.9
+5%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5959421K2K2K1990201020202024Capron
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(88)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(113)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.7%(121)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(109)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(107)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(180)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.1%(196)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(189)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.3%(143)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.1%(85)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(47)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,316
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,843
+35%since 2000
from $17,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−43%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Capron on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(802)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(123)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(759)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(571)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.9%(27)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican46.1%(764)
Puerto Rican1.4%(24)
Ancestry
German16.8%(279)
Irish10.1%(167)
Norwegian7.1%(118)
Scottish6.3%(105)
American4.9%(81)
English4%(67)
Polish3.3%(54)
Swedish2.1%(34)
Italian1.7%(28)
Czech0.8%(14)
Russian0.8%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(13)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(12)
French0.5%(9)
Ukrainian0.5%(9)
Greek0.2%(3)
Hungarian0.2%(3)
Lithuanian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46.3%(260)
Married48.8%(274)
Widowed0.4%(2)
Divorced4.5%(25)
Women 15+
Never married36.5%(179)
Married46.6%(229)
Widowed7.1%(35)
Divorced9.8%(48)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capron, Illinois?

Capron, Illinois has about 1,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capron, Illinois?

The typical household in Capron, Illinois earns about $67,316 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Capron, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 11.1% 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 684 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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