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Gardner

Illinois · 1,463 residents · 2.912 sq mi
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Gardner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $141,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,463
+4%since 2000
from 1,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gardner
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,906
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,744
+41%since 2000
from $18,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,353)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(46)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,341)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(90)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(238)
Diversity Score
16
+92%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardner, Illinois?

Gardner, Illinois has about 1,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardner, Illinois?

The typical household in Gardner, Illinois earns about $58,906 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 $141,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Gardner, Illinois?

About 12.0% 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 13.8% 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 229 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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