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Chenoa

Illinois · 1,720 residents · 2.43 sq mi
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Chenoa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,904. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,720
−7%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chenoa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,904
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,445
+35%since 2000
from $19,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,779)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,535)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(84)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2%(35)
Diversity Score20%(344)
Diversity Score
20
+160%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenoa, Illinois?

Chenoa, Illinois has about 1,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenoa, Illinois?

The typical household in Chenoa, Illinois earns about $59,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chenoa, Illinois expensive?

In Chenoa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Chenoa, Illinois?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chenoa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chenoa, Illinois?

About 16.5% of people in Chenoa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenoa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenoa, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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