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Illinois · 254 residents · 0.182 sq mi
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Cisco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−4%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952412873323781990201020202024Cisco
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,439
+60%since 2000
from $17,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(9)
Diversity Score13.5%(34)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cisco, Illinois?

Cisco, Illinois has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cisco, Illinois?

The typical household in Cisco, Illinois earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cisco, Illinois expensive?

In Cisco, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Cisco, Illinois?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cisco, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cisco, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Cisco, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cisco, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cisco, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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