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Cooksville

Illinois · 157 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Cooksville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−26%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.3
+29%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311531761982211990201020202024Cooksville
2024200
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(12)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.3%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(17)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(18)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414%(22)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414%(22)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.3%(24)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.7%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,032
+83%since 2000
from $16,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cooksville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(5)
Ancestry
German23.8%(39)
English20.7%(34)
American17.7%(29)
Irish9.1%(15)
Norwegian6.7%(11)
Italian6.1%(10)
Polish3%(5)
French2.4%(4)
Scottish2.4%(4)
Welsh2.4%(4)
British1.2%(2)
Slovak1.2%(2)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.2%(2)
Australian0.6%(1)
Austrian0.6%(1)
Swedish0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+136%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.2%(42)
Married41.8%(33)
Widowed2.5%(2)
Divorced2.5%(2)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(22)
Married39.5%(32)
Widowed17.3%(14)
Divorced16%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooksville, Illinois?

Cooksville, Illinois has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooksville, Illinois?

The typical household in Cooksville, Illinois earns about $63,750 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 $104,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Cooksville, Illinois?

About 20.8% 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 10.1% of people in Cooksville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooksville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooksville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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