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Nebo

Illinois · 282 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 $35,625. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−31%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433123824515201990201020202024Nebo
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,117
+29%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−63%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, Illinois?

Nebo, Illinois has about 282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nebo, Illinois?

The typical household in Nebo, Illinois earns about $35,625 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 $31,000.

How educated are people in Nebo, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 34.2% 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 134 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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