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Crab Orchard

Illinois · 394 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Crab Orchard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 79% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

394
+10%since 2023
from 359 in 2023
2010 – 2024
282 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 257 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.2
+10%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
131203275346418201020202024Crab Orchard
2024394
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$148,906
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$49,476
+31%since 2023
from $37,851 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.279
−19%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

86.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
13.8% rent
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(9)
Diversity Score6.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
1
−79%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.7 min
+27%since 2023
from 32.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
33.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
42.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
66.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

Crab Orchard, Illinois has about 394 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

The typical household in Crab Orchard, Illinois earns about $148,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crab Orchard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

About 5.6% of people in Crab Orchard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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