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Goofy Ridge

Illinois · 125 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Goofy Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 23 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−16%since 2023
from 148 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 110 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
+11%since 2023
from 56.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
103170238305373201020202024Goofy Ridge
2024125
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,063 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,411
+4%since 2023
from $34,986 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
+2%since 2023
from 0.269 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
41.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(3)
Diversity Score5%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.9%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−21%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
48.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

Goofy Ridge, Illinois has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

The typical household in Goofy Ridge, Illinois earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goofy Ridge, Illinois expensive?

In Goofy Ridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,300.

How educated are people in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Goofy Ridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

About 16.0% of people in Goofy Ridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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