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Enfield

Illinois · 771 residents (2025 est.) · 1.011 sq mi
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Enfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,386. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% 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 $60,400. Households here earn about 55% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
546
−13%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−21%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:771 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4675566467358241990201020202024Enfield
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,386
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,210
+73%since 2000
from $13,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−18%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(616)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(19)
Diversity Score24%(131)
Diversity Score
24
+1886%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Enfield, Illinois?

Enfield, Illinois has about 546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Enfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Enfield, Illinois earns about $37,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Enfield, Illinois expensive?

In Enfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,400, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Enfield, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Enfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Enfield, Illinois?

About 14.5% of people in Enfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Enfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Enfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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