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Curran

Illinois · 213 residents · 1.975 sq mi
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Curran has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
213
−8%since 2019
from 232 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 117 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−11%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
101142184225266200920202024Curran
2024115
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,525
+7%since 2019
from $22,880 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $693 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 75.8% in 2019
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.3%(10)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score13.4%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score4.8%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−64%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−8%since 2019
from 21.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curran, Illinois?

Curran, Illinois has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curran, Illinois?

The typical household in Curran, Illinois earns about $49,063 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Curran, Illinois?

About 17.1% 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 5.7% of people in Curran, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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