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Deer Grove

Illinois · 48 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Deer Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,250. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28435771861990201020202024Deer Grove
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,250
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,097
−27%since 2000
from $16,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.3%
+45.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information47.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−54.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+180%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(43)
Black2.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(11)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
60.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Grove, Illinois?

Deer Grove, Illinois has about 48 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deer Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Deer Grove, Illinois earns about $27,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Deer Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Grove, Illinois?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Grove, Illinois?

About 51.3% of people in Deer Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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