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Gardner

Illinois · 1,366 residents · 2.912 sq mi
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Gardner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $145,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,366
−3%since 2000
from 1,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+21%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gardner
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,441
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,716
+88%since 2000
from $18,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,219)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(89)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score18.6%(254)
Diversity Score
19
+120%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardner, Illinois?

Gardner, Illinois has about 1,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardner, Illinois?

The typical household in Gardner, Illinois earns about $67,441 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 $145,400, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Gardner, Illinois?

About 15.0% 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 6.2% 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 132 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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