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Odell

Illinois · 1,046 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Odell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,756. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,046
+3%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8409189971K1K1990201020202024Odell
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,756
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,489
+32%since 2000
from $18,538 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(984)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,017)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score8%(84)
Diversity Score
8
+72%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odell, Illinois?

Odell, Illinois has about 1,046 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odell, Illinois?

The typical household in Odell, Illinois earns about $51,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odell, Illinois expensive?

In Odell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Odell, Illinois?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Odell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odell, Illinois?

About 13.0% of people in Odell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Odell, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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