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Energy

Illinois · 1,146 residents · 1.195 sq mi
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Energy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−2%since 2000
from 1,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+2%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6478059641K1K1990201020202024Energy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,063
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,337
+52%since 2000
from $14,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,077)
Black3.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(166)
Diversity Score
15
+198%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Energy, Illinois?

Energy, Illinois has about 1,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Energy, Illinois?

The typical household in Energy, Illinois earns about $37,063 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Energy, Illinois?

About 20.4% 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 17.0% of people in Energy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Energy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Energy, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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