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Illinois · 152 residents (2025 est.) · 0.371 sq mi
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Donnellson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,875. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $51,700. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−47%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+54%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:152 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1171531882232591990201020202024Donnellson
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,434
+64%since 2000
from $13,665 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−9%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−16%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(238)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(107)
Black8.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(11)
Diversity Score37.2%(48)
Diversity Score
37
+3470%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+26.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donnellson, Illinois?

Donnellson, Illinois has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donnellson, Illinois?

The typical household in Donnellson, Illinois earns about $45,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donnellson, Illinois expensive?

In Donnellson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Donnellson, Illinois?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Donnellson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donnellson, Illinois?

About 41.9% of people in Donnellson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donnellson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Donnellson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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