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Chadwick

Illinois · 481 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Chadwick has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−5%since 2000
from 505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,547 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894465035596161990201020202024Chadwick
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,324
+64%since 2000
from $16,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(455)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(51)
Diversity Score
11
+254%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadwick, Illinois?

Chadwick, Illinois has about 481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadwick, Illinois?

The typical household in Chadwick, Illinois earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chadwick, Illinois expensive?

In Chadwick, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Chadwick, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chadwick, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chadwick, Illinois?

About 4.9% of people in Chadwick, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chadwick, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chadwick, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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