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Como

Illinois · 567 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Como is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,530. Population has grown 18% since 2011. Median home value is $127,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
567
+18%vs 2011
vs 480 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
532 / sq mi
+18%vs 2011
vs 450 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+1%vs 2011
vs 47.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
287389492595697201020202024Como
2024535
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,530
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,491 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,305
−23%vs 2011
vs $35,598 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $132,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−30.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(517)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(42)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(109)
Diversity Score
19
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+19%vs 2011
vs 25.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
51.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Illinois?

Como, Illinois has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Illinois?

The typical household in Como, Illinois earns about $60,530 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 $127,000, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Como, Illinois?

About 22.4% 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 5.8% of people in Como, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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