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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nebo

Illinois · 408 residents · 0.434 sq mi
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Nebo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $29,700. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

408
−2%since 1990
from 416 in 1990
1990 – 2025
940 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 959 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+22%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2433123824515201990201020202024Nebo
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,769 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,468
+84%since 1990
from $6,782 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−20.3 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
88.7%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
11.3% rent
1.0
+8%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(20)
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+6%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, Illinois?

Nebo, Illinois has about 408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nebo, Illinois?

The typical household in Nebo, Illinois earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nebo, Illinois expensive?

In Nebo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Nebo, Illinois?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nebo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nebo, Illinois?

About 20.1% of people in Nebo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nebo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Nebo, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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