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Lenzburg

Illinois · 468 residents · 1.155 sq mi
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Lenzburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,100. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−19%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+13%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3534164805446071990201020202024Lenzburg
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,876
+69%since 2000
from $13,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score8.9%(42)
Diversity Score
9
+311%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenzburg, Illinois?

Lenzburg, Illinois has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenzburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Lenzburg, Illinois earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenzburg, Illinois expensive?

In Lenzburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Lenzburg, Illinois?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lenzburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenzburg, Illinois?

About 13.1% of people in Lenzburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenzburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenzburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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