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Emington

Illinois · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 0.083 sq mi
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Emington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% 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 $91,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
+9%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+33%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
69861031201371990201020202024Emington
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,269
+165%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+8%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score5.6%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+168%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% 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
44.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 37.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emington, Illinois?

Emington, Illinois has about 131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emington, Illinois?

The typical household in Emington, Illinois earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emington, Illinois expensive?

In Emington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Emington, Illinois?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Emington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emington, Illinois?

About 16.0% of people in Emington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Emington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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