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Christopher

Illinois · 2,607 residents (2025 est.) · 1.622 sq mi
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Christopher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,247. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,570
−9%since 2000
from 2,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,584 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,607 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Christopher
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,247
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,500
+82%since 2000
from $15,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+5%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,786)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(87)
Diversity Score16.2%(415)
Diversity Score
16
+604%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.3 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
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christopher, Illinois?

Christopher, Illinois has about 2,570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christopher, Illinois?

The typical household in Christopher, Illinois earns about $48,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christopher, Illinois expensive?

In Christopher, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Christopher, Illinois?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Christopher, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christopher, Illinois?

About 20.8% of people in Christopher, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christopher, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Christopher, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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