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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Niantic

Illinois · 669 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Niantic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,437. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $36,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
−9%vs 2000
vs 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295196107017911990201020202024Niantic
2024671
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,437
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,184 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,954
−39%vs 2000
vs $19,448 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−32%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(730)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.9%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niantic, Illinois?

Niantic, Illinois has about 669 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Niantic, Illinois?

The typical household in Niantic, Illinois earns about $31,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niantic, Illinois expensive?

In Niantic, Illinois, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Niantic, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Niantic, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niantic, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Niantic, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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