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Harmon

Illinois · 111 residents · 0.218 sq mi
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Harmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 4% 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 $82,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
111
−26%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
611111612112611990201020202024Harmon
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,440
+19%since 2000
from $14,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+182%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(2)
Diversity Score14.2%(16)
Diversity Score
14
+47%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harmon, Illinois?

Harmon, Illinois has about 111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harmon, Illinois?

The typical household in Harmon, Illinois earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harmon, Illinois expensive?

In Harmon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $82,500.

How educated are people in Harmon, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harmon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harmon, Illinois?

About 32.9% of people in Harmon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harmon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harmon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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