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Chapin

Illinois · 475 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Chapin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,450. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 117 residents. Median home value is $68,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−20%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4224895566236901990201020202024Chapin
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,450
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,551
+68%since 2000
from $16,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(450)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chapin, Illinois?

Chapin, Illinois has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chapin, Illinois?

The typical household in Chapin, Illinois earns about $58,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chapin, Illinois expensive?

In Chapin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Chapin, Illinois?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chapin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chapin, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Chapin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chapin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chapin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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