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Donnellson

Illinois · 153 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−37%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+52%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171531882232591990201020202024Donnellson
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,109
+33%since 2000
from $13,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.1%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other3.5%(5)
Diversity Score15.7%(24)
Diversity Score
16
+1406%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donnellson, Illinois?

Donnellson, Illinois has about 153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Donnellson, Illinois expensive?

In Donnellson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Donnellson, Illinois?

About 1.0% 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 49.1% 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 8 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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