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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lomax

Illinois · 461 residents · 1.189 sq mi
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Lomax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,109. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,300. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

461
−3%vs 2000
vs 477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
388 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3023503984454931990201020202024Lomax
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,109
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,609 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,431
−33%vs 2000
vs $14,066 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.0%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$257
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $368 in 2000
US average: $450
73.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
1.5
+31%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(34)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(449)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score11.3%(52)
11
+58%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
−16.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lomax, Illinois?

Lomax, Illinois has about 461 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lomax, Illinois?

The typical household in Lomax, Illinois earns about $17,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lomax, Illinois expensive?

In Lomax, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,300, and the typical rent is about $257 a month.

How educated are people in Lomax, Illinois?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lomax, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lomax, Illinois?

About 17.0% of people in Lomax, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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