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Kincaid

Illinois · 1,505 residents · 0.817 sq mi
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Kincaid has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
1,505
+4%since 2000
from 1,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,842 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kincaid
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,763
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,403 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,685
+25%since 2000
from $16,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,454)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.4%(37)
Diversity Score10.3%(156)
Diversity Score
10
+560%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kincaid, Illinois?

Kincaid, Illinois has about 1,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kincaid, Illinois?

The typical household in Kincaid, Illinois earns about $41,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kincaid, Illinois expensive?

In Kincaid, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Kincaid, Illinois?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kincaid, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kincaid, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in Kincaid, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kincaid, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kincaid, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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