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Como

Illinois · 528 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Como is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,250. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,500. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
−11%since 2019
from 593 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 556 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+14%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
287389492595697201020202024Como
2024535
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,569 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,306
+2%since 2019
from $26,874 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $150,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
7.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(454)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(50)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.9%(137)
Diversity Score
26
+123%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+6%since 2019
from 19.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Illinois?

Como, Illinois has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Illinois?

The typical household in Como, Illinois earns about $79,250 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 $137,500.

How educated are people in Como, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 0.0% of people in Como, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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