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Gardner

Illinois · 1,406 residents · 2.912 sq mi
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Gardner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,406
+14%since 1990
from 1,234 in 1990
1990 – 2025
483 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+1%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gardner
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,995
+49%since 1990
from $12,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.3
+33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,353)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(46)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score8.4%(119)
8
+252%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardner, Illinois?

Gardner, Illinois has about 1,406 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gardner, Illinois?

The typical household in Gardner, Illinois earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardner, Illinois expensive?

In Gardner, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Gardner, Illinois?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gardner, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardner, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Gardner, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardner, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardner, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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