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Divernon

Illinois · 1,201 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Divernon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,201
+2%since 1990
from 1,178 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,544 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Divernon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,670
+54%since 1990
from $12,147 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,170)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score4.9%(59)
Diversity Score
5
+290%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−43%since 1990
from 26.8 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Divernon, Illinois?

Divernon, Illinois has about 1,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Divernon, Illinois?

The typical household in Divernon, Illinois earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Divernon, Illinois expensive?

In Divernon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Divernon, Illinois?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Divernon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Divernon, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Divernon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Divernon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Divernon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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