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Garden Prairie

Illinois · 300 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Garden Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,039. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−8%since 2019
from 325 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 509 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−20%since 2019
from 47.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
145258372485598200920202024Garden Prairie
2024403
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,039
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,306
−18%since 2019
from $19,844 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing15.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$85,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(37)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(90)
Diversity Score
30
+32%since 2019
from 23 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
Female
42.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

Garden Prairie, Illinois has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

The typical household in Garden Prairie, Illinois earns about $32,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Prairie, Illinois expensive?

In Garden Prairie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000.

How educated are people in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Prairie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

About 29.1% of people in Garden Prairie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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