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Limestone

Illinois · 1,598 residents · 2.682 sq mi
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Limestone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,022. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $154,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,598
−1%since 2009
from 1,615 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 602 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2009
from 38.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K200920202024Limestone
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,022
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $74,973 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,330
+3%since 2009
from $30,386 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $149,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $745 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,515)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(46)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(154)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, Illinois?

Limestone, Illinois has about 1,598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limestone, Illinois?

The typical household in Limestone, Illinois earns about $74,022 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 $154,600, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, Illinois?

About 16.2% 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 2.6% of people in Limestone, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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