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Como

Illinois · 535 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Como has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $175,700. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
535
−8%since 2023
from 581 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
502 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 545 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−6%since 2023
from 37.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
287389492595697201020202024Como
2024535
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.1%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.3%(71)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.3%(82)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.3%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.8%(95)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(75)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.9%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(70)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,437
+2%since 2023
from $24,959 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
+4%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+6%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(350)
Black5.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(324)
Black6.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(82)
Diversity Score
72
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.9%(96)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German43.6%(233)
Scottish22.6%(121)
Irish9.7%(52)
English6.4%(34)
American2.2%(12)
Austrian2.1%(11)
British1.3%(7)
Swedish1.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−8%since 2023
from 16.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
54.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
10.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(70)
Married51.3%(102)
Widowed4.5%(9)
Divorced9%(18)
Women 15+
Never married32.8%(58)
Married62.1%(110)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.1%(9)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Illinois?

Como, Illinois has about 535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Illinois?

The typical household in Como, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Como, Illinois expensive?

In Como, Illinois, the median home is worth about $175,700.

How educated are people in Como, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Como, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Como, Illinois?

About 20.6% of people in Como, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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