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Casey

Illinois · 2,374 residents (2025 est.) · 2.622 sq mi
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Casey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,074. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 703 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
2,239
−24%since 2000
from 2,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+21%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Casey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,074
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,317
+93%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−17%since 2010
from 0.502 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,896)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,026)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score21.8%(488)
Diversity Score
22
+1178%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey, Illinois?

Casey, Illinois has about 2,239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casey, Illinois?

The typical household in Casey, Illinois earns about $48,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casey, Illinois expensive?

In Casey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Casey, Illinois?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Casey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casey, Illinois?

About 12.9% of people in Casey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Casey, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 690 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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