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Christopher

Illinois · 2,382 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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Christopher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,067. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 454 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,382
−16%since 2000
from 2,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Christopher
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,067
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,045 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,759
+24%since 2000
from $15,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,310)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(119)
Diversity Score
5
+118%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christopher, Illinois?

Christopher, Illinois has about 2,382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christopher, Illinois?

The typical household in Christopher, Illinois earns about $36,067 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 $49,500, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Christopher, Illinois?

About 9.9% 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 20.5% 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 392 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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