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Cutler

Illinois · 361 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Cutler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,531. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 182 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
361
−34%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+19%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783504234955671990201020202024Cutler
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,531
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,896
+53%since 2000
from $13,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(538)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(312)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(16)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score20%(72)
Diversity Score
20
+1352%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cutler, Illinois?

Cutler, Illinois has about 361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cutler, Illinois?

The typical household in Cutler, Illinois earns about $44,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cutler, Illinois expensive?

In Cutler, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Cutler, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cutler, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cutler, Illinois?

About 16.5% of people in Cutler, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cutler, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cutler, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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