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Dana

Illinois · 162 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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Dana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $71,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−5%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+32%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781291802312821990201020202024Dana
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,816
+56%since 2000
from $13,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+57%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−67%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% 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
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana, Illinois?

Dana, Illinois has about 162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dana, Illinois?

The typical household in Dana, Illinois earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dana, Illinois expensive?

In Dana, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,000.

How educated are people in Dana, Illinois?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dana, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dana, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Dana, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dana, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dana, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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