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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Long Creek

Illinois · 1,364 residents · 2.823 sq mi
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Long Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,364
+9%since 1990
from 1,250 in 1990
1990 – 2025
483 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 443 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+13%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Long Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,083
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,424 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,141
+79%since 1990
from $12,942 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
92.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
7.4% rent
1.5
+29%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score1.8%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,341)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.1%(42)
3
+73%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Creek, Illinois?

Long Creek, Illinois has about 1,364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Long Creek, Illinois?

The typical household in Long Creek, Illinois earns about $56,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Creek, Illinois expensive?

In Long Creek, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Long Creek, Illinois?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Long Creek, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Creek, Illinois?

About 5.1% of people in Long Creek, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Creek, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Creek, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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