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Lena

Illinois · 2,772 residents · 2.651 sq mi
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Lena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,118. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $124,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,772
−4%since 2000
from 2,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+6%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lena
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,118
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,112
+56%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,606)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(78)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score10.6%(295)
Diversity Score
11
+195%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lena, Illinois?

Lena, Illinois has about 2,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lena, Illinois?

The typical household in Lena, Illinois earns about $56,118 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 $124,900, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Lena, Illinois?

About 28.1% 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 8.8% 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 115 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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