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Joppa

Illinois · 350 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 $29,792. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,900. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−14%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2353083814535261990201020202024Joppa
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,967
+102%since 2000
from $8,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(289)
Black9.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.7%(9)
Diversity Score33%(116)
Diversity Score
33
+40%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joppa, Illinois?

Joppa, Illinois has about 350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joppa, Illinois?

The typical household in Joppa, Illinois earns about $29,792 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 $36,900, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Joppa, Illinois?

About 7.1% 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 26.9% 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 152 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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