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Chemung

Illinois · 308 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Chemung is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has grown 44% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $167,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
+44%vs 2011
vs 214 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
+44%vs 2011
vs 762 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−14%vs 2011
vs 40.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
153327501675849201020202024Chemung
2024239
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,641 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,432
−4%vs 2011
vs $26,529 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.285 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $165,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−45.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(241)
Black3.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.5%(134)
Diversity Score
44
+167%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 29.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Female
56.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chemung, Illinois?

Chemung, Illinois has about 308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chemung, Illinois?

The typical household in Chemung, Illinois earns about $58,750 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 $167,500.

How educated are people in Chemung, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 5.3% of people in Chemung, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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