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Dieterich

Illinois · 890 residents · 1.366 sq mi
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Dieterich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,100. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
+51%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
−4%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5046868681K1K1990201020202024Dieterich
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,319
+100%since 2000
from $16,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+52%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(847)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score8.8%(78)
Diversity Score
9
+594%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+107%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dieterich, Illinois?

Dieterich, Illinois has about 890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dieterich, Illinois?

The typical household in Dieterich, Illinois earns about $61,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dieterich, Illinois expensive?

In Dieterich, Illinois, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Dieterich, Illinois?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dieterich, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dieterich, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Dieterich, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dieterich, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dieterich, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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