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Cooksville

Illinois · 153 residents (2025 est.) · 0.217 sq mi
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Cooksville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−6%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1311531761982211990201020202024Cooksville
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,376
+108%since 2000
from $16,984 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+22%since 2010
from 0.283 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(196)
Black2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+319%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+150%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooksville, Illinois?

Cooksville, Illinois has about 200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooksville, Illinois?

The typical household in Cooksville, Illinois earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cooksville, Illinois expensive?

In Cooksville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Cooksville, Illinois?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cooksville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cooksville, Illinois?

About 28.2% of people in Cooksville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooksville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooksville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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