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Niota

Illinois · 39 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Niota is a city of 39 people in Illinois. The median age is 52.9, about 14 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has more than tripled, up 35 people. The poverty rate is 25.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
+875%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+875%since 2023
from 8 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Population, 2020 – 2024
031639412520202024Niota
202439
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5451.3%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7438.5%(15)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over10.3%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,033
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−74.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German15.4%(6)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+51.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
Female
48.7%
−51.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married100%(20)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed100%(19)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
38.5%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
48.7%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
51.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
38.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niota, Illinois?

Niota, Illinois has about 39 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Niota, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Niota, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niota, Illinois?

About 25.6% of people in Niota, 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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