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Claremont

Illinois · 176 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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Claremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
176
−17%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351722102472851990201020202024Claremont
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,797
+59%since 2000
from $15,606 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+73%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, Illinois?

Claremont, Illinois has about 176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, Illinois?

The typical household in Claremont, Illinois earns about $24,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, Illinois expensive?

In Claremont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, Illinois?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, Illinois?

About 25.1% of people in Claremont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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