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Nason

Illinois · 246 residents · 0.911 sq mi
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Nason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,200. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+5%vs 2000
vs 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1561862162462761990201020202024Nason
2024203
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.3%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.5%(11)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(21)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 1912.2%(30)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.3%(18)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.2%(25)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4420.3%(50)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 549.8%(24)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.9%(17)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.3%(23)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.7%(14)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,846
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,866 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
22.5%
+17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$242
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
9.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German27.6%(56)
Irish16.3%(33)
American3.9%(8)
English2%(4)
Italian1.5%(3)
Danish1%(2)
Arab0.5%(1)
Lebanese0.5%(1)
Austrian0.5%(1)
Croatian0.5%(1)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.5%(1)
French0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.7%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.1%(37)
Married36.4%(28)
Widowed1.3%(1)
Divorced14.3%(11)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(18)
Married33%(29)
Widowed17%(15)
Divorced29.5%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nason, Illinois?

Nason, Illinois has about 246 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nason, Illinois?

The typical household in Nason, Illinois earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nason, Illinois expensive?

In Nason, Illinois, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Nason, Illinois?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nason, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nason, Illinois?

About 22.5% of people in Nason, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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