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De Pue

Illinois · 1,838 residents · 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 $35,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,838
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Pue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,776
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,117
−1%since 2000
from $15,273 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26%
US avg: 1.4%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+31%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(767)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(1,005)
Asian1.8%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.2%(1,180)
Diversity Score
64
−1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Pue, Illinois?

De Pue, Illinois has about 1,838 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Pue, Illinois earns about $35,776 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in De Pue, Illinois?

About 4.7% 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 11.8% of people in De Pue, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Pue, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, De Pue, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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