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Jerome

Illinois · 1,692 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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Jerome has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,302. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $105,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,692
+20%since 2000
from 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,662 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 3,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
−7%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jerome
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,302
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,001
+28%since 2000
from $23,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,318)
Black1.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian1.6%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(172)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,364)
Black8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(59)
Asian2.4%(41)
Other5.7%(96)
Diversity Score42.7%(723)
Diversity Score
43
+251%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerome, Illinois?

Jerome, Illinois has about 1,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jerome, Illinois?

The typical household in Jerome, Illinois earns about $51,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerome, Illinois expensive?

In Jerome, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Jerome, Illinois?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jerome, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerome, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Jerome, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerome, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerome, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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