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Freeman Spur

Illinois · 268 residents · 0.399 sq mi
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Freeman Spur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% 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 $49,500. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
268
−2%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321832352873381990201020202024Freeman Spur
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,086
+23%since 2000
from $11,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(248)
Black4.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(235)
Black3.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(29)
Diversity Score
11
−39%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeman Spur, Illinois?

Freeman Spur, Illinois has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeman Spur, Illinois?

The typical household in Freeman Spur, Illinois earns about $37,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeman Spur, Illinois expensive?

In Freeman Spur, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Freeman Spur, Illinois?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Freeman Spur, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeman Spur, Illinois?

About 44.6% of people in Freeman Spur, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeman Spur, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeman Spur, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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