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Loda

Illinois · 356 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Loda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,714. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
356
−15%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613143674204731990201020202024Loda
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,714
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,646
+31%since 2000
from $18,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(383)
Black2.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(290)
Black2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(27)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score28.2%(100)
Diversity Score
28
+48%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loda, Illinois?

Loda, Illinois has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loda, Illinois?

The typical household in Loda, Illinois earns about $50,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loda, Illinois expensive?

In Loda, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Loda, Illinois?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Loda, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loda, Illinois?

About 15.0% of people in Loda, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loda, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Loda, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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