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De Pue

Illinois · 1,571 residents (2025 est.) · 2.447 sq mi
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De Pue has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 310 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,532
−17%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+33%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,571 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Pue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,060
+90%since 2000
from $15,273 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+24%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(938)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(843)
Asian2.1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(1,195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(450)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino64.9%(995)
Asian3.5%(53)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score61.3%(939)
Diversity Score
61
−5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 41.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2016
from 57.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Pue, Illinois?

De Pue, Illinois has about 1,532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Pue, Illinois?

The typical household in De Pue, Illinois earns about $58,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Pue, Illinois expensive?

In De Pue, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in De Pue, Illinois?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in De Pue, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Pue, Illinois?

About 14.6% of people in De Pue, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Pue, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, De Pue, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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