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Holcomb

Illinois · 152 residents · 0.09 sq mi
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With 152 people, Holcomb is a city in Illinois. At a median age of 59.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $130,600. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

152
−13%since 2023
from 175 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,708 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 1,966 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.9
+8%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.09 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14615416217017820202024Holcomb
2024152
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(13)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.6%(10)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(17)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.6%(42)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.2%(11)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.1%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.2%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$68,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$30,353
+34%since 2023
from $22,637 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.254
−1%since 2023
from 0.258 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$130,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$850
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $960 in 2023
US average: $1,442
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
9.1% rent
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.30 people
−14%since 2023
from 2.69 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
23.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.9
−20%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
9
−77%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(6)
Ancestry
German23.7%(36)
English18.4%(28)
Swedish15.8%(24)
Dutch7.2%(11)
Norwegian6.6%(10)
Irish5.3%(8)
Danish2%(3)
Polish1.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
55.6%
US average: 74.6%
6.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
57.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.4%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(11)
Married68.3%(43)
Widowed14.3%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(16)
Married55.1%(43)
Widowed10.3%(8)
Divorced14.1%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.8%
US average: 13.8%
33.6%
US average: 18.4%
12.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Illinois?

Holcomb, Illinois has about 152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Illinois?

The typical household in Holcomb, Illinois earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holcomb, Illinois expensive?

In Holcomb, Illinois, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Illinois?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holcomb, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holcomb, Illinois?

About 21.7% of people in Holcomb, 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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