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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Equality

Illinois · 777 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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Equality has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,000. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

777
+8%vs 2000
vs 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
886 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3714825937038141990201020202024Equality
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,574
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,171 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,270
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,961 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$197
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $282 in 2000
US average: $450
81.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
1.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(704)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score4.4%(34)
4
+7%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Equality, Illinois?

Equality, Illinois has about 777 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Equality, Illinois?

The typical household in Equality, Illinois earns about $20,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Equality, Illinois expensive?

In Equality, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Equality, Illinois?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Equality, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Equality, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Equality, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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