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Norris City

Illinois · 1,275 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Norris City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,560. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,900. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,275
+21%since 2000
from 1,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
−2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8991K1K1K2K1990201020202024Norris City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,560
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,963
+61%since 2000
from $13,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$295
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,251)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(50)
Diversity Score
4
+306%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norris City, Illinois?

Norris City, Illinois has about 1,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norris City, Illinois?

The typical household in Norris City, Illinois earns about $30,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norris City, Illinois expensive?

In Norris City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Norris City, Illinois?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norris City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norris City, Illinois?

About 14.8% of people in Norris City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norris City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Norris City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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