CensusEasy
CITY

Cobden

Illinois · 1,024 residents (2025 est.) · 1.22 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Cobden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $98,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
1,170
+5%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,024 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cobden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,411
+82%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+21%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cobden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(948)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(743)
Black1.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(369)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.2%(38)
Diversity Score62%(725)
Diversity Score
62
+98%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 77.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 22.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Cobden

Babson Park
Pop 1,093
Bristol
Pop 936
DeLand Southwest
Pop 1,024
Southport
Pop 873
Places similar to Cobden
Head to head

Compare Cobden to nearby cities

COBDEN VS
Carbondale
Income$32,128−31%
Home value$127,900+30%
Population21,811+2030%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COBDEN VS
Herrin
Income$59,975+29%
Home value$113,300+15%
Population12,268+1098%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COBDEN VS
Marion
Income$56,912+23%
Home value$158,300+61%
Population17,148+1575%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COBDEN VS
Cape Girardeau
Income$55,658+20%
Home value$196,300+100%
Population40,977+3902%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobden, Illinois?

Cobden, Illinois has about 1,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobden, Illinois?

The typical household in Cobden, Illinois earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobden, Illinois expensive?

In Cobden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,300.

How educated are people in Cobden, Illinois?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cobden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobden, Illinois?

About 28.8% of people in Cobden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobden, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Cobden with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →