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Joppa

Illinois · 360 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Joppa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,031. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $40,500. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
360
−12%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2353083814535261990201020202024Joppa
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,031
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,632
+42%since 2000
from $8,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(356)
Black7.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(97)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(309)
Black8.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(44)
Diversity Score46.6%(168)
Diversity Score
47
+97%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
24.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joppa, Illinois?

Joppa, Illinois has about 360 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joppa, Illinois?

The typical household in Joppa, Illinois earns about $22,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joppa, Illinois expensive?

In Joppa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Joppa, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Joppa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joppa, Illinois?

About 44.7% of people in Joppa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joppa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Joppa, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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