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Nason

Illinois · 236 residents · 0.911 sq mi
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Nason has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
236
+1%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1561862162462761990201020202024Nason
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,407
+16%since 2000
from $15,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing14.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+4%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(228)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(17)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nason, Illinois?

Nason, Illinois has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nason, Illinois?

The typical household in Nason, Illinois earns about $41,563 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 $39,400.

How educated are people in Nason, Illinois?

About 2.7% 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 4.3% of people in Nason, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nason, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Nason, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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