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Casey

Illinois · 2,404 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 $45,784. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 538 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,404
−18%since 2000
from 2,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Casey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,784
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,020
+60%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,288)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score7.4%(178)
Diversity Score
7
+335%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey, Illinois?

Casey, Illinois has about 2,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casey, Illinois?

The typical household in Casey, Illinois earns about $45,784 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Casey, Illinois?

About 14.8% 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 8.1% 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 525 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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