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Karnak

Illinois · 499 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Karnak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−19%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4094715345966581990201020202024Karnak
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,016
+35%since 2000
from $13,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−20%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(568)
Black4.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(464)
Black4.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score17%(85)
Diversity Score
17
−12%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karnak, Illinois?

Karnak, Illinois has about 499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karnak, Illinois?

The typical household in Karnak, Illinois earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karnak, Illinois expensive?

In Karnak, Illinois, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Karnak, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Karnak, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karnak, Illinois?

About 17.5% of people in Karnak, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karnak, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Karnak, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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