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Curran

Illinois · 209 residents (2025 est.) · 1.975 sq mi
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Curran has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 30% since 2023, a loss of 49 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $107,100. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−30%since 2023
from 164 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−30%since 2023
from 83 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+31%since 2023
from 42.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:209 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
101142184225266200920202024Curran
2024115
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,803
+23%since 2023
from $27,524 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+9%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $822 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(5)
Diversity Score10.4%(12)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 16.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
58.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curran, Illinois?

Curran, Illinois has about 115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curran, Illinois?

The typical household in Curran, Illinois earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curran, Illinois expensive?

In Curran, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Curran, Illinois?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Curran, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curran, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Curran, 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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