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Dupo

Illinois · 3,766 residents (2025 est.) · 6.403 sq mi
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Dupo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,879
−1%since 2000
from 3,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+23%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,766 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Dupo
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,644
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,137
+68%since 2000
from $18,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+6%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,800)
Black1.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,322)
Black5.5%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(60)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other6.8%(265)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,254)
Diversity Score
32
+514%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 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
8.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dupo, Illinois?

Dupo, Illinois has about 3,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dupo, Illinois?

The typical household in Dupo, Illinois earns about $61,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dupo, Illinois expensive?

In Dupo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Dupo, Illinois?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dupo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dupo, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Dupo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dupo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dupo, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 684 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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