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Niantic

Illinois · 707 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Niantic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
707
−4%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+12%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295196107017911990201020202024Niantic
2024671
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,363
+15%since 2000
from $19,448 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(681)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score10.8%(76)
Diversity Score
11
+538%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niantic, Illinois?

Niantic, Illinois has about 707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niantic, Illinois?

The typical household in Niantic, Illinois earns about $52,083 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Niantic, Illinois?

About 13.9% 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 2.2% of people in Niantic, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niantic, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Niantic, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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