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Norris City

Illinois · 1,145 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 $33,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,800. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,145
+8%since 2000
from 1,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8991K1K1K2K1990201020202024Norris City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,026
+39%since 2000
from $13,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,075)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score4.7%(54)
Diversity Score
5
+395%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norris City, Illinois?

Norris City, Illinois has about 1,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norris City, Illinois earns about $33,250 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Norris City, Illinois?

About 9.4% 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 36.8% 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 196 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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