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Industry

Illinois · 399 residents · 0.46 sq mi
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Industry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,306. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 14% 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 $70,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
399
−26%since 2000
from 540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684405135856571990201020202024Industry
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,306
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,531
+63%since 2000
from $14,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(524)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score8.9%(35)
Diversity Score
9
+92%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+146%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Industry, Illinois?

Industry, Illinois has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Industry, Illinois?

The typical household in Industry, Illinois earns about $54,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Industry, Illinois expensive?

In Industry, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Industry, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Industry, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Industry, Illinois?

About 21.9% of people in Industry, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Industry, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Industry, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 192 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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