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Crab Orchard

Illinois · 333 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Crab Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has grown 20% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
333
+20%vs 2011
vs 278 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
+20%vs 2011
vs 199 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−31%vs 2011
vs 56.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
131203275346418201020202024Crab Orchard
2024394
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,289 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,564
−12%vs 2011
vs $25,629 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance30.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services13.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−42.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(14)
Diversity Score12%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(320)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other2.7%(9)
Diversity Score11.5%(38)
Diversity Score
11
−4%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 18.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 90.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Female
47.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

Crab Orchard, Illinois has about 333 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crab Orchard, Illinois earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crab Orchard, Illinois expensive?

In Crab Orchard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,600.

How educated are people in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

About 6.5% 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 0.0% of people in Crab Orchard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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