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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meredosia

Illinois · 1,041 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Meredosia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,961. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% 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

1,041
−8%since 1990
from 1,134 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,205 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,313 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+12%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7958889801K1K1990201020202024Meredosia
2024871
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,961
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,677 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,391
+71%since 1990
from $11,358 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$422
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.4
+9%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.2%(2)
0
−78%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredosia, Illinois?

Meredosia, Illinois has about 1,041 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meredosia, Illinois?

The typical household in Meredosia, Illinois earns about $32,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meredosia, Illinois expensive?

In Meredosia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Meredosia, Illinois?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Meredosia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meredosia, Illinois?

About 9.2% of people in Meredosia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meredosia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Meredosia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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