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Cedar Point

Illinois · 266 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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Cedar Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
+2%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872272683083491990201020202024Cedar Point
2024262
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,851
+41%since 2000
from $18,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(255)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(233)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(40)
Diversity Score
15
+169%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Point, Illinois?

Cedar Point, Illinois has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Point, Illinois?

The typical household in Cedar Point, Illinois earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Point, Illinois expensive?

In Cedar Point, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Point, Illinois?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Point, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Point, Illinois?

About 14.6% of people in Cedar Point, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Point, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Point, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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