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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chestnut

Illinois · 246 residents · 0.123 sq mi
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Chestnut has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has grown 43% since 2011. Median home value is $93,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+43%vs 2011
vs 172 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
+43%vs 2011
vs 1,398 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+38%vs 2011
vs 27.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
32118204290376201020202024Chestnut
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,410 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,342
+161%vs 2011
vs $8,566 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−58.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
+112%vs 2011
vs 0.115 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade60.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$93,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(24)
Diversity Score
10
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+30.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
+22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
Female
39.2%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut, Illinois?

Chestnut, Illinois has about 246 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chestnut, Illinois?

The typical household in Chestnut, Illinois earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chestnut, Illinois expensive?

In Chestnut, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,800.

How educated are people in Chestnut, Illinois?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chestnut, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chestnut, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Chestnut, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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