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Neoga

Illinois · 1,398 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Neoga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,694. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 456 residents. Median home value is $88,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,398
−25%since 2000
from 1,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+33%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Neoga
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,694
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,353
+54%since 2000
from $15,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,800)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(26)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,304)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score10.6%(148)
Diversity Score
11
+114%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neoga, Illinois?

Neoga, Illinois has about 1,398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neoga, Illinois?

The typical household in Neoga, Illinois earns about $50,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neoga, Illinois expensive?

In Neoga, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Neoga, Illinois?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Neoga, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neoga, Illinois?

About 12.1% of people in Neoga, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neoga, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Neoga, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 280 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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