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Cobden

Illinois · 1,116 residents · 1.22 sq mi
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Cobden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $48,700. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116
+1%since 1990
from 1,104 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 905 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cobden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,364
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,978
+44%since 1990
from $9,700 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$269
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,074)
Black2.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(87)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(948)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.4%(350)
Diversity Score
31
+296%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobden, Illinois?

Cobden, Illinois has about 1,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cobden, Illinois?

The typical household in Cobden, Illinois earns about $26,364 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Cobden, Illinois?

About 16.9% 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 22.1% 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 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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