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Colp

Illinois · 168 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 $12,344. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 8% 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 $82,000. The poverty rate of 57.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 82% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−25%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1191732282823361990201020202024Colp
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,344
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,498
−16%since 2000
from $13,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+189%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(113)
Black23.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(17)
Diversity Score62.5%(105)
Diversity Score
62
+46%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colp, Illinois?

Colp, Illinois has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colp, Illinois?

The typical household in Colp, Illinois earns about $12,344 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 $82,000.

How educated are people in Colp, Illinois?

About 7.7% 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 57.9% 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 70 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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