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Loami

Illinois · 812 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Loami has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,300. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
812
+1%since 2000
from 804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667728789841K1990201020202024Loami
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,840
+12%since 2000
from $17,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(746)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score8.6%(70)
Diversity Score
9
+47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loami, Illinois?

Loami, Illinois has about 812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loami, Illinois?

The typical household in Loami, Illinois earns about $54,167 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Loami, Illinois?

About 16.2% 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 30.9% of people in Loami, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loami, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Loami, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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