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Illinois · 960 residents (2025 est.) · 1.195 sq mi
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Energy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,357. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
1,050
−11%since 2000
from 1,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
879 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+10%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:960 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6478059641K1K1990201020202024Energy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,357
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,774
+144%since 2000
from $14,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+4%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,140)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(845)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other16.9%(177)
Diversity Score40.4%(425)
Diversity Score
40
+729%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Energy, Illinois?

Energy, Illinois has about 1,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Energy, Illinois?

The typical household in Energy, Illinois earns about $65,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Energy, Illinois expensive?

In Energy, Illinois, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Energy, Illinois?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Energy, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Energy, Illinois?

About 15.2% of people in Energy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Energy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Energy, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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