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Long Creek

Illinois · 1,261 residents · 2.823 sq mi
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Long Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,977. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,261
−8%since 2000
from 1,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+24%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Long Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,977
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,101
+47%since 2000
from $23,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,181)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.1%(27)
Diversity Score11.5%(145)
Diversity Score
11
+270%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Creek, Illinois?

Long Creek, Illinois has about 1,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Creek, Illinois earns about $78,977 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 $139,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Long Creek, Illinois?

About 23.6% 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 8.5% 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 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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