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Equality

Illinois · 595 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 $26,708. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
−17%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3714825937038141990201020202024Equality
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,708
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,171 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,148
+55%since 2000
from $12,961 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(588)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score2%(12)
Diversity Score
2
−53%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Equality, Illinois?

Equality, Illinois has about 595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Equality, Illinois?

The typical household in Equality, Illinois earns about $26,708 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Equality, Illinois?

About 8.8% 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 15.9% of people in Equality, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Equality, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Equality, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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