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North City

Illinois · 509 residents · 2.171 sq mi
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North City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,500. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−19%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+29%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4715857008159291990201020202024North City
2024715
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,945
+147%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score4.5%(23)
Diversity Score
4
−23%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North City, Illinois?

North City, Illinois has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North City, Illinois earns about $57,500 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in North City, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 12.3% of people in North City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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