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Holcomb

Illinois · 152 residents · 0.089 sq mi
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Holcomb has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $130,600. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
152
−13%since 2023
from 175 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,708 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 1,966 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+8%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
14615416217017820202024Holcomb
2024152
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$130,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $960 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−20%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.7%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(14)
Diversity Score
9
−77%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
57.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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