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Compton

Illinois · 303 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Compton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
303
−13%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,836 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092492893283681990201020202024Compton
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,346
+47%since 2000
from $13,205 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(285)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score12.8%(39)
Diversity Score
13
+101%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Compton, Illinois?

Compton, Illinois has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Compton, Illinois?

The typical household in Compton, Illinois earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Compton, Illinois expensive?

In Compton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Compton, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Compton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Compton, Illinois?

About 14.0% of people in Compton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Compton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Compton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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