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Holcomb

Illinois · 149 residents · 0.089 sq mi
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Holcomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has declined 4% since 2021. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,100. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
149
−4%vs 2021
vs 156 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
40.8
−6%vs 2021
vs 43.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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2024152
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.7%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(22)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.1%(21)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.4%(17)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.4%(11)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.7%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,006
+11%vs 2021
vs $18,092 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$128,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $131,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $868 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.0% in 2021
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(124)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6%(9)
Asian2%(3)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican24.2%(38)
Guatemalan1.9%(3)
Ancestry
German23.6%(37)
Danish12.7%(20)
English12.1%(19)
Swedish11.5%(18)
Dutch7.6%(12)
Italian1.9%(3)
Norwegian1.9%(3)
Russian1.9%(3)
Irish1.3%(2)
Polish1.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Danish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+13%vs 2021
vs 29.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.2% in 2021
Female
54.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.8% in 2021
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Illinois?

Holcomb, Illinois has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Illinois?

The typical household in Holcomb, Illinois earns about $46,875 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Illinois?

About 10.3% 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 25.5% 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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