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Limestone

Illinois · 1,518 residents (2025 est.) · 2.682 sq mi
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The short version

Limestone is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $212,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,419
+6%since 2023
from 1,338 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 499 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−5%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,518 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K200920202024Limestone
20241K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(104)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(71)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(59)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(96)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(40)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.2%(202)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(240)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(176)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(153)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.3%(118)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(101)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.2%(59)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,906
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,873
+3%since 2023
from $54,446 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−2%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $212,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,577 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score
13
−1%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(61)
Cuban0.4%(5)
Ancestry
German22%(312)
Irish18.3%(259)
English11.5%(163)
French9.3%(132)
Italian9.1%(129)
Polish8.7%(123)
American3.6%(51)
Dutch3.3%(47)
Swedish1.1%(16)
Danish0.7%(10)
Scottish0.7%(10)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.6%(9)
Lithuanian0.5%(7)
Norwegian0.4%(6)
Slovene0.3%(4)
Greek0.2%(3)
Croatian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−1%since 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.9%(124)
Married68.5%(406)
Widowed2.9%(17)
Divorced7.8%(46)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(104)
Married59.8%(354)
Widowed10%(59)
Divorced12.7%(75)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, Illinois?

Limestone, Illinois has about 1,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limestone, Illinois?

The typical household in Limestone, Illinois earns about $103,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limestone, Illinois expensive?

In Limestone, Illinois, the median home is worth about $212,200, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, Illinois?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Limestone, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limestone, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Limestone, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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