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Donovan

Illinois · 304 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Donovan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−13%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2132552973393811990201020202024Donovan
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,258
−4%since 2000
from $22,215 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(327)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(290)
Black2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(29)
Diversity Score
10
−32%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donovan, Illinois?

Donovan, Illinois has about 304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donovan, Illinois?

The typical household in Donovan, Illinois earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donovan, Illinois expensive?

In Donovan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Donovan, Illinois?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Donovan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donovan, Illinois?

About 3.9% of people in Donovan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donovan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Donovan, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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