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Nason

Illinois · 199 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 $45,833. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−15%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+28%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1561862162462761990201020202024Nason
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,776
+50%since 2000
from $15,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10%
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nason, Illinois?

Nason, Illinois has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nason, Illinois?

The typical household in Nason, Illinois earns about $45,833 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Nason, Illinois?

About 1.7% 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 15.4% 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 47 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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