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Colp

Illinois · 225 residents · 0.134 sq mi
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Colp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,700. The poverty rate of 58.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
225
Unchangedsince 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,679 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1191732282823361990201020202024Colp
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,799
−29%since 2000
from $13,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(167)
Black19.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.8%(99)
Diversity Score
44
+2%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
8.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colp, Illinois?

Colp, Illinois has about 225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colp, Illinois?

The typical household in Colp, Illinois earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colp, Illinois expensive?

In Colp, Illinois, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Colp, Illinois?

About 11.8% 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 58.6% 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 13 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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