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New Douglas

Illinois · 319 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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New Douglas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,278. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
319
−14%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863163473774071990201020202024New Douglas
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,409
+40%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(303)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(34)
Diversity Score
11
+30%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Douglas, Illinois?

New Douglas, Illinois has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Douglas, Illinois?

The typical household in New Douglas, Illinois earns about $45,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Douglas, Illinois expensive?

In New Douglas, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in New Douglas, Illinois?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Douglas, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Douglas, Illinois?

About 16.6% of people in New Douglas, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Douglas, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Douglas, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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