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Mahomet

Illinois · 7,258 residents · 9.722 sq mi
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Mahomet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,190. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $190,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,258
+49%since 2000
from 4,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K11K1990201020202024Mahomet
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,190
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,574 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,884
+54%since 2000
from $21,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,858)
Black0.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2%(145)
Asian1.8%(130)
Other2%(146)
Diversity Score15.1%(1,098)
Diversity Score
15
+262%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahomet, Illinois?

Mahomet, Illinois has about 7,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahomet, Illinois?

The typical household in Mahomet, Illinois earns about $76,190 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 $190,300, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Mahomet, Illinois?

About 44.7% 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 4,153 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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