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Limestone

Illinois · 1,558 residents · 2.682 sq mi
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Limestone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $166,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
−1%since 2019
from 1,570 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 585 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+5%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K200920202024Limestone
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,961
+37%since 2019
from $32,843 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $156,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $798 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
11.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,513)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(33)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.8%(12)
Diversity Score8.8%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,419)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(68)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score13.8%(215)
Diversity Score
14
+56%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+11%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, Illinois?

Limestone, Illinois has about 1,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limestone, Illinois?

The typical household in Limestone, Illinois earns about $90,750 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 $166,000, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, Illinois?

About 17.4% 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 4.5% of people in Limestone, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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