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Goofy Ridge

Illinois · 210 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 $25,667. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 83 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
−28%since 2019
from 293 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 217 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−27%since 2019
from 55.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
103170238305373201020202024Goofy Ridge
2024125
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,667
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $20,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,928
+25%since 2019
from $18,315 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food12.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$808
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $819 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2019
from 82.3% in 2019
41.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score5.6%(12)
Diversity Score
6
+65%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% 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

Average commute
51.5 min
+21%since 2019
from 42.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Female
39.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

Goofy Ridge, Illinois has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goofy Ridge, Illinois earns about $25,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goofy Ridge, Illinois expensive?

In Goofy Ridge, Illinois, the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Goofy Ridge, Illinois?

About 3.7% 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 27.3% of people in Goofy Ridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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