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Creal Springs

Illinois · 505 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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Creal Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 197 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,500. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
505
−28%since 2000
from 702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2794155516868221990201020202024Creal Springs
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,045
+56%since 2000
from $13,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+31%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(675)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(442)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score15.6%(79)
Diversity Score
16
+192%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creal Springs, Illinois?

Creal Springs, Illinois has about 505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creal Springs, Illinois?

The typical household in Creal Springs, Illinois earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creal Springs, Illinois expensive?

In Creal Springs, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Creal Springs, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Creal Springs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creal Springs, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in Creal Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creal Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Creal Springs, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 272 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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