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North City

Illinois · 503 residents (2025 est.) · 2.171 sq mi
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North City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $114,100. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
+13%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+34%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4715857008159291990201020202024North City
2024715
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,977
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,255
+171%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−12%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+56%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(612)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1%(7)
Other5.6%(40)
Diversity Score15.8%(113)
Diversity Score
16
+170%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North City, Illinois?

North City, Illinois has about 715 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North City, Illinois earns about $53,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North City, Illinois expensive?

In North City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,100.

How educated are people in North City, Illinois?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in North City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North City, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in North City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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