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Leonore

Illinois · 119 residents (2025 est.) · 0.089 sq mi
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Leonore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,300. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−12%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−10%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58811051281511990201020202024Leonore
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,491
+72%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+7%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(3)
Diversity Score10%(10)
Diversity Score
10
+121%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonore, Illinois?

Leonore, Illinois has about 97 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonore, Illinois?

The typical household in Leonore, Illinois earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonore, Illinois expensive?

In Leonore, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Leonore, Illinois?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leonore, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonore, Illinois?

About 26.8% of people in Leonore, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonore, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonore, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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