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New Douglas

Illinois · 350 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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New Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−5%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863163473774071990201020202024New Douglas
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,340
+101%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(289)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score30.2%(106)
Diversity Score
30
+274%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Douglas, Illinois?

New Douglas, Illinois has about 350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Douglas, Illinois earns about $44,375 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in New Douglas, Illinois?

About 10.4% 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 15.9% 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 47 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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