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Fillmore

Illinois · 305 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Fillmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
305
−16%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+31%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142953774585391990201020202024Fillmore
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,008
+81%since 2000
from $14,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(282)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(7)
Diversity Score10.8%(33)
Diversity Score
11
+165%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+103%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fillmore, Illinois?

Fillmore, Illinois has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fillmore, Illinois?

The typical household in Fillmore, Illinois earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fillmore, Illinois expensive?

In Fillmore, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Fillmore, Illinois?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fillmore, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fillmore, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in Fillmore, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fillmore, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fillmore, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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