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Cobden

Illinois · 1,157 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 $26,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
1,157
+4%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cobden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,490
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,249
+9%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(948)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(350)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(783)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(331)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score56.7%(656)
Diversity Score
57
+81%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobden, Illinois?

Cobden, Illinois has about 1,157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobden, Illinois?

The typical household in Cobden, Illinois earns about $26,490 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Cobden, Illinois?

About 20.9% 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 26.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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