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Leonore

Illinois · 130 residents · 0.089 sq mi
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Leonore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,300. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+18%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,461 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−4%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58811051281511990201020202024Leonore
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,013
−2%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonore, Illinois?

Leonore, Illinois has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonore, Illinois?

The typical household in Leonore, Illinois earns about $43,125 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 $82,300.

How educated are people in Leonore, Illinois?

About 3.9% 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 33.7% of people in Leonore, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonore, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonore, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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