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Matherville

Illinois · 707 residents · 0.391 sq mi
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Matherville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
707
−8%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,808 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,974 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+14%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6277188098999901990201020202024Matherville
2024657
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,536
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,553
+51%since 2000
from $14,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(648)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score17.7%(125)
Diversity Score
18
+449%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matherville, Illinois?

Matherville, Illinois has about 707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matherville, Illinois?

The typical household in Matherville, Illinois earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matherville, Illinois expensive?

In Matherville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Matherville, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Matherville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matherville, Illinois?

About 13.2% of people in Matherville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matherville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Matherville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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