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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Maroa

Illinois · 1,654 residents · 1.764 sq mi
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Maroa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,654
+3%since 1990
from 1,602 in 1990
1990 – 2025
938 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+8%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Maroa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,615
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,308
+47%since 1990
from $12,468 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
20.9% rent
1.4
+4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.4%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,628)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(47)
3
+105%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maroa, Illinois?

Maroa, Illinois has about 1,654 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Maroa, Illinois?

The typical household in Maroa, Illinois earns about $41,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maroa, Illinois expensive?

In Maroa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Maroa, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Maroa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maroa, Illinois?

About 4.4% of people in Maroa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maroa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Maroa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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