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Meredosia

Illinois · 1,044 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Meredosia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
1,044
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7958889801K1K1990201020202024Meredosia
2024871
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,395
−5%since 2000
from $19,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+29%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.2%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,029)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(16)
Diversity Score5.9%(62)
Diversity Score
6
+2376%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredosia, Illinois?

Meredosia, Illinois has about 1,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meredosia, Illinois?

The typical household in Meredosia, Illinois earns about $33,438 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 $60,400, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Meredosia, Illinois?

About 4.7% 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 20.3% 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 90 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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