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Donovan

Illinois · 251 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Donovan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,800. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−28%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2132552973393811990201020202024Donovan
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,290
−27%since 2000
from $22,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food11.7%
US avg: 2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(34)
Diversity Score30.2%(76)
Diversity Score
30
+111%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
+131%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donovan, Illinois?

Donovan, Illinois has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donovan, Illinois?

The typical household in Donovan, Illinois earns about $37,083 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Donovan, Illinois?

About 8.2% 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 17.4% 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 58 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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