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Eddyville

Illinois · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.281 sq mi
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Eddyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,864. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−58%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+90%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38691011321641990201020202024Eddyville
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,864
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,189
+85%since 2000
from $13,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
−49%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$492
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
80.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(6)
Diversity Score48.2%(31)
Diversity Score
48
+846%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% 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
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.1%
−65.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
15.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Female
84.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Eddyville, Illinois?

Eddyville, Illinois has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eddyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Eddyville, Illinois earns about $28,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddyville, Illinois expensive?

In Eddyville, Illinois, the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Eddyville, Illinois?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eddyville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eddyville, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Eddyville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddyville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddyville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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