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Heyworth

Illinois · 2,791 residents · 3.325 sq mi
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Heyworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,791
+15%since 2000
from 2,431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Heyworth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,771
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,109
+41%since 2000
from $20,655 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,370)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,577)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(87)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.9%(52)
Diversity Score13.9%(387)
Diversity Score
14
+308%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heyworth, Illinois?

Heyworth, Illinois has about 2,791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heyworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Heyworth, Illinois earns about $71,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heyworth, Illinois expensive?

In Heyworth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $165,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Heyworth, Illinois?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Heyworth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heyworth, Illinois?

About 12.1% of people in Heyworth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heyworth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Heyworth, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,164 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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