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Nebo

Illinois · 340 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 $24,773. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,200. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
340
−17%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+11%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433123824515201990201020202024Nebo
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,773
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,835
−5%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−55%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, Illinois?

Nebo, Illinois has about 340 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nebo, Illinois?

The typical household in Nebo, Illinois earns about $24,773 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 $37,200, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Nebo, Illinois?

About 0.3% 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 33.4% 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 76 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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