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Meredosia

Illinois · 826 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 $49,688. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 215 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
826
−21%since 2000
from 1,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7958889801K1K1990201020202024Meredosia
2024871
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,961 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,404
+16%since 2000
from $19,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(782)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(38)
Diversity Score
5
+1829%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredosia, Illinois?

Meredosia, Illinois has about 826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meredosia, Illinois?

The typical household in Meredosia, Illinois earns about $49,688 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Meredosia, Illinois?

About 6.1% 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 8.3% 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 308 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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