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Chrisman

Illinois · 1,263 residents (2025 est.) · 0.719 sq mi
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Chrisman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,462. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $79,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
−8%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,688 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−7%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Chrisman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,462
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,064
+63%since 2000
from $16,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,304)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,172)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score8.4%(102)
Diversity Score
8
+394%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chrisman, Illinois?

Chrisman, Illinois has about 1,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chrisman, Illinois?

The typical household in Chrisman, Illinois earns about $58,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chrisman, Illinois expensive?

In Chrisman, Illinois, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Chrisman, Illinois?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chrisman, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chrisman, Illinois?

About 18.0% of people in Chrisman, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chrisman, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chrisman, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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