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Compton

Illinois · 274 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Compton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−21%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,661 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+16%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092492893283681990201020202024Compton
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,218
+83%since 2000
from $13,205 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(24)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other9%(25)
Diversity Score37.1%(102)
Diversity Score
37
+484%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
43.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Compton, Illinois?

Compton, Illinois has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Compton, Illinois?

The typical household in Compton, Illinois earns about $47,321 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Compton, Illinois?

About 8.4% 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 19.3% 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 81 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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