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El Dara

Illinois · 63 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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El Dara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. Median home value is $44,400. Households here earn about 67% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−29%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44821201591971990201020202024El Dara
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,250
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,402
+280%since 2000
from $11,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+64.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−62%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(59)
Black3.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(5)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−18.2 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
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 96.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.2 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Dara, Illinois?

El Dara, Illinois has about 63 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Dara, Illinois?

The typical household in El Dara, Illinois earns about $114,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Dara, Illinois expensive?

In El Dara, Illinois, the median home is worth about $44,400.

How educated are people in El Dara, Illinois?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in El Dara, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Dara, Illinois?

About 13.6% of people in El Dara, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Dara, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, El Dara, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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