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Chemung

Illinois · 239 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Chemung has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,454. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $184,500. With a median age of 69.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−5%since 2023
from 251 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
851 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 893 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.9
−7%since 2023
from 75.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
153327501675849201020202024Chemung
2024239
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,454
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,463 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,272
+4%since 2023
from $34,815 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.125
+14%since 2023
from 0.110 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade81.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(22)
Diversity Score20.9%(50)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
Female
40.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
43.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chemung, Illinois?

Chemung, Illinois has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chemung, Illinois?

The typical household in Chemung, Illinois earns about $68,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chemung, Illinois expensive?

In Chemung, Illinois, the median home is worth about $184,500.

How educated are people in Chemung, Illinois?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chemung, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chemung, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Chemung, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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