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Latham

Illinois · 333 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Latham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,309. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
333
−10%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+25%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433093764425081990201020202024Latham
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,309
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,002
+54%since 2000
from $16,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.9%(13)
Diversity Score11.7%(39)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latham, Illinois?

Latham, Illinois has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Latham, Illinois?

The typical household in Latham, Illinois earns about $54,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latham, Illinois expensive?

In Latham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Latham, Illinois?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Latham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latham, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Latham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Latham, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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