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Flora

Illinois · 4,803 residents · 4.69 sq mi
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Flora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,722. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
4,803
−6%since 2000
from 5,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Flora
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,722
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,157 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,726
+77%since 2000
from $15,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,410)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(116)
Asian1.2%(59)
Other6%(289)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,108)
Diversity Score
23
+378%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flora, Illinois?

Flora, Illinois has about 4,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flora, Illinois?

The typical household in Flora, Illinois earns about $49,722 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 $77,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Flora, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 17.0% of people in Flora, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flora, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Flora, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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