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Long Creek

Illinois · 1,328 residents · 2.823 sq mi
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Long Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $126,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,328
−3%since 2000
from 1,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+18%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Long Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,110
+39%since 2000
from $23,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,341)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score4.3%(57)
Diversity Score
4
+37%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Creek, Illinois?

Long Creek, Illinois has about 1,328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Creek, Illinois earns about $77,500 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 $126,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Long Creek, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 2.0% 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 78 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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