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Illinois · 974 residents · 1.195 sq mi
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Energy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,326. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 201 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
974
−17%since 2000
from 1,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6478059641K1K1990201020202024Energy
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(45)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(63)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(44)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(110)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.4%(92)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(93)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.5%(170)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.9%(145)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.7%(85)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,326
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,984
+77%since 2000
from $14,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−21%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Energy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,140)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(894)
Black2.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other16.9%(164)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(32)
Honduran0.6%(7)
Ancestry
German13.8%(167)
Irish13.2%(160)
English8.4%(101)
Italian6.7%(81)
Polish4.6%(56)
American4%(48)
Dutch2.5%(30)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(20)
Scottish1.5%(18)
West Indian1.3%(16)
Jamaican1.3%(16)
French0.8%(10)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.7%(8)
British0.6%(7)
Norwegian0.5%(6)
Swedish0.3%(4)
Greek0.2%(3)
Belgian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(87)
Married62.1%(252)
Widowed9.6%(39)
Divorced6.9%(28)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(115)
Married54.9%(239)
Widowed12.4%(54)
Divorced6.2%(27)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Energy, Illinois?

Energy, Illinois has about 974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Energy, Illinois?

The typical household in Energy, Illinois earns about $50,326 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Energy, Illinois?

About 16.1% 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 12.0% 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 132 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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