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North City

Illinois · 608 residents · 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 $33,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
−3%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4715857008159291990201020202024North City
2024715
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,960
+19%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(592)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score5.7%(35)
Diversity Score
6
−3%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North City, Illinois?

North City, Illinois has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North City, Illinois earns about $33,750 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in North City, Illinois?

About 14.1% 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 33.9% 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 72 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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