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Maroa

Illinois · 1,801 residents · 1.764 sq mi
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Maroa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,801
+9%since 2000
from 1,654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Maroa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,014
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,189
+10%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,628)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,715)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(39)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score12.9%(232)
Diversity Score
13
+350%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maroa, Illinois?

Maroa, Illinois has about 1,801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maroa, Illinois?

The typical household in Maroa, Illinois earns about $49,014 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Maroa, Illinois?

About 14.2% 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 3.8% 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 199 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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