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Lomax

Illinois · 404 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 $41,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
−15%since 2000
from 477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+36%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3023503984454931990201020202024Lomax
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,103
+71%since 2000
from $14,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(51)
Diversity Score
13
+75%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+100%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lomax, Illinois?

Lomax, Illinois has about 404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lomax, Illinois?

The typical household in Lomax, Illinois earns about $41,250 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Lomax, Illinois?

About 10.5% 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 21.6% of people in Lomax, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lomax, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lomax, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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