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Cobden

Illinois · 1,074 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 $38,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,074
−4%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
880 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cobden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,979
+43%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$225
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(720)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(280)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score55%(591)
Diversity Score
55
+75%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobden, Illinois?

Cobden, Illinois has about 1,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobden, Illinois?

The typical household in Cobden, Illinois earns about $38,750 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 $95,900, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Cobden, Illinois?

About 19.5% 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 28.4% of people in Cobden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobden, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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