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Chemung

Illinois · 276 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Chemung has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 58% since 2019, a loss of 389 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−58%since 2019
from 665 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
982 / sq mi
−58%since 2019
from 2,367 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+40%since 2019
from 32.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
153327501675849201020202024Chemung
2024239
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,228 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,329
+53%since 2019
from $12,018 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
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
$157,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $154,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
24.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−5%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic8%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92%(612)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(122)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.7%(154)
Diversity Score
56
+204%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.7%
+37.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+42%since 2019
from 25.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
24.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
Female
38.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
Foreign born
28.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chemung, Illinois?

Chemung, Illinois has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chemung, Illinois?

The typical household in Chemung, Illinois earns about $38,750 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 $157,100.

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 46.3% of people in Chemung, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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