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Flora

Illinois · 5,070 residents · 4.69 sq mi
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Flora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $72,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,070
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Flora
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,155
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,157 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,182
+23%since 2000
from $15,653 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,958)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,861)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(87)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other1.4%(72)
Diversity Score10.3%(524)
Diversity Score
10
+114%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flora, Illinois?

Flora, Illinois has about 5,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flora, Illinois?

The typical household in Flora, Illinois earns about $37,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flora, Illinois expensive?

In Flora, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Flora, Illinois?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Flora, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flora, Illinois?

About 19.3% of people in Flora, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flora, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Flora, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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