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Casey

Illinois · 2,942 residents · 2.622 sq mi
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Casey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,942
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,929 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,122 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,117 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+1%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Casey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,089
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,266
+66%since 1990
from $9,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$476
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(47)
Diversity Score6.7%(196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,896)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(50)
2
−74%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Casey, Illinois?

Casey, Illinois has about 2,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Casey, Illinois?

The typical household in Casey, Illinois earns about $30,089 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 $51,600, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Casey, Illinois?

About 11.5% 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 15.4% of people in Casey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Casey, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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