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Cypress

Illinois · 217 residents · 0.753 sq mi
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Cypress has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 7% 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 $48,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
217
−20%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1732222713193681990201020202024Cypress
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,240
+32%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$48,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+46%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cypress, Illinois?

Cypress, Illinois has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cypress, Illinois?

The typical household in Cypress, Illinois earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cypress, Illinois expensive?

In Cypress, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Cypress, Illinois?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cypress, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cypress, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Cypress, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cypress, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cypress, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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