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Lena

Illinois · 2,912 residents · 2.651 sq mi
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Lena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,600. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,912
+1%since 2000
from 2,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lena
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,179
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,947 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,616
+16%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,832)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,837)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(37)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.7%(49)
Diversity Score8%(233)
Diversity Score
8
+121%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lena, Illinois?

Lena, Illinois has about 2,912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lena, Illinois?

The typical household in Lena, Illinois earns about $44,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lena, Illinois expensive?

In Lena, Illinois, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Lena, Illinois?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lena, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lena, Illinois?

About 6.9% of people in Lena, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lena, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lena, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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