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Kangley

Illinois · 235 residents · 0.261 sq mi
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Kangley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,857. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 10% 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 $87,500. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
235
−18%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
900 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982653323994661990201020202024Kangley
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,857
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,513
+97%since 2000
from $15,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(208)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(15)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score23%(54)
Diversity Score
23
+435%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−13%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kangley, Illinois?

Kangley, Illinois has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kangley, Illinois?

The typical household in Kangley, Illinois earns about $52,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kangley, Illinois expensive?

In Kangley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Kangley, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kangley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kangley, Illinois?

About 21.5% of people in Kangley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kangley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kangley, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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