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Long Point

Illinois · 226 residents · 0.185 sq mi
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Long Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,088. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
226
−9%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932182432682931990201020202024Long Point
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,088
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,883
+27%since 2000
from $16,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(224)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score6%(14)
Diversity Score
6
+477%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Point, Illinois?

Long Point, Illinois has about 226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Point, Illinois earns about $48,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Point, Illinois expensive?

In Long Point, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Long Point, Illinois?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Long Point, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Point, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Long Point, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Point, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Point, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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