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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leaf River

Illinois · 555 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Leaf River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,528. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $77,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

555
+3%since 1990
from 540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
639 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 621 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3794495205906611990201020202024Leaf River
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,528
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,620
+40%since 1990
from $11,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.1
+37%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.7%(4)
Diversity Score7.6%(41)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(541)
Black1.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(32)
6
−24%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Leaf River, Illinois?

Leaf River, Illinois has about 555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Leaf River, Illinois?

The typical household in Leaf River, Illinois earns about $36,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leaf River, Illinois expensive?

In Leaf River, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Leaf River, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leaf River, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leaf River, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Leaf River, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leaf River, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Leaf River, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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