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Little York

Illinois · 283 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Little York has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
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
283
+5%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262743223704181990201020202024Little York
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,222
+40%since 2000
from $15,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(13)
Diversity Score
5
+24%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little York, Illinois?

Little York, Illinois has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little York, Illinois?

The typical household in Little York, Illinois earns about $44,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little York, Illinois expensive?

In Little York, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Little York, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little York, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little York, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in Little York, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little York, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Little York, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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