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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delavan

Illinois · 1,825 residents · 1.442 sq mi
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Delavan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,825
+11%since 1990
from 1,642 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.5
+3%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Delavan
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(136)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98%(146)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(121)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(130)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(100)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(226)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.8%(271)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(237)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.7%(177)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.9%(163)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(86)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(32)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,734
+56%since 1990
from $11,996 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
21.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,638)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,792)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(67)
Guatemalan0.3%(5)
Cuban0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German32.6%(485)
Irish13.6%(202)
English10.5%(157)
Polish3.7%(55)
Italian3.6%(54)
French2.8%(41)
American2.7%(40)
Swedish2.6%(39)
Scottish1.3%(19)
Norwegian1.1%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(13)
Welsh0.7%(11)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(9)
Swiss0.4%(6)
Brazilian0.3%(4)
Belgian0.2%(3)
Greek0.2%(3)
Russian0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(172)
Married64.4%(454)
Widowed3.5%(25)
Divorced7.7%(54)
Women 15+
Never married15.7%(117)
Married62.7%(466)
Widowed13.5%(100)
Divorced8.1%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delavan, Illinois?

Delavan, Illinois has about 1,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delavan, Illinois?

The typical household in Delavan, Illinois earns about $39,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delavan, Illinois expensive?

In Delavan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Delavan, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Delavan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delavan, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Delavan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delavan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Delavan, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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