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Mahomet

Illinois · 10,516 residents (2025 est.) · 9.722 sq mi
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Mahomet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,586. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,172 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,049
+106%since 2000
from 4,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,516 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K11K1990201020202024Mahomet
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,586
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,341
+143%since 2000
from $21,990 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+13%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,396
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,767)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(46)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(204)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(8,204)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(758)
Asian5.8%(579)
Other4.7%(476)
Diversity Score40.3%(4,048)
Diversity Score
40
+865%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahomet, Illinois?

Mahomet, Illinois has about 10,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahomet, Illinois?

The typical household in Mahomet, Illinois earns about $118,586 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahomet, Illinois expensive?

In Mahomet, Illinois, the median home is worth about $299,100, and the typical rent is about $1,396 a month.

How educated are people in Mahomet, Illinois?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mahomet, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahomet, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Mahomet, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahomet, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahomet, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,944 residents, a change of about 224 percent over that period.

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