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Illinois · 175 residents (2025 est.) · 0.134 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $69,300. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
223
Unchangedsince 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:175 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1191732282823361990201020202024Colp
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,510
+85%since 2000
from $13,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.657
+33%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$99
−85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(171)
Black21.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(137)
Black26.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(26)
Diversity Score67.1%(150)
Diversity Score
67
+57%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 40.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colp, Illinois?

Colp, Illinois has about 223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Colp, Illinois expensive?

In Colp, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Colp, Illinois?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colp, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colp, Illinois?

About 47.1% of people in Colp, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colp, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Colp, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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