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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmer City

Illinois · 2,114 residents · 2.395 sq mi
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Farmer City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,114
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
883 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Farmer City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,659
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,223 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,056
−40%vs 2000
vs $19,946 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $425 in 2000
US average: $450
71.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
2.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(22)
1
+9%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.7%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 14.6 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 Farmer City, Illinois?

Farmer City, Illinois has about 2,114 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmer City, Illinois?

The typical household in Farmer City, Illinois earns about $23,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmer City, Illinois expensive?

In Farmer City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Farmer City, Illinois?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Farmer City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmer City, Illinois?

About 6.5% of people in Farmer City, 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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