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Loami

Illinois · 745 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Loami has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,800. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−7%since 2000
from 804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667728789841K1990201020202024Loami
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,909
+7%since 2000
from $17,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+22%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(779)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(701)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.7%(27)
Diversity Score17.1%(127)
Diversity Score
17
+193%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+99%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loami, Illinois?

Loami, Illinois has about 745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loami, Illinois?

The typical household in Loami, Illinois earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loami, Illinois expensive?

In Loami, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Loami, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Loami, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loami, Illinois?

About 25.1% of people in Loami, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loami, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Loami, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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