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Maeystown

Illinois · 150 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Maeystown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
+1%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48991491992501990201020202024Maeystown
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,986
+108%since 2000
from $14,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(138)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(8)
Diversity Score
5
−22%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+85%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maeystown, Illinois?

Maeystown, Illinois has about 150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maeystown, Illinois?

The typical household in Maeystown, Illinois earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maeystown, Illinois expensive?

In Maeystown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Maeystown, Illinois?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Maeystown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maeystown, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Maeystown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maeystown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Maeystown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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