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Iuka

Illinois · 489 residents · 0.733 sq mi
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Iuka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,500. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−18%since 2000
from 598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
−2%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3314044775496221990201020202024Iuka
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,644
+71%since 2000
from $11,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(585)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(477)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score7.6%(37)
Diversity Score
8
+159%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iuka, Illinois?

Iuka, Illinois has about 489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iuka, Illinois?

The typical household in Iuka, Illinois earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iuka, Illinois expensive?

In Iuka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Iuka, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Iuka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iuka, Illinois?

About 18.3% of people in Iuka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iuka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Iuka, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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