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Leonore

Illinois · 121 residents · 0.089 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,900.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
121
+10%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−9%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58811051281511990201020202024Leonore
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,701
+63%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
16.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(13)
Diversity Score
10
+131%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonore, Illinois?

Leonore, Illinois has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leonore, Illinois expensive?

In Leonore, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,900.

How educated are people in Leonore, Illinois?

About 4.2% 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 11.1% 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 6 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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