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Nilwood

Illinois · 239 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Nilwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−16%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261692122552981990201020202024Nilwood
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,286
+24%since 2000
from $12,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−48.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(230)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score9.4%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+258%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nilwood, Illinois?

Nilwood, Illinois has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nilwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Nilwood, Illinois earns about $43,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nilwood, Illinois expensive?

In Nilwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Nilwood, Illinois?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nilwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nilwood, Illinois?

About 20.2% of people in Nilwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nilwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Nilwood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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