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Odell

Illinois · 1,003 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Odell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,003
−1%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+14%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8409189971K1K1990201020202024Odell
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,884
+77%since 2000
from $18,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(924)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score12.1%(121)
Diversity Score
12
+159%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odell, Illinois?

Odell, Illinois has about 1,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odell, Illinois?

The typical household in Odell, Illinois earns about $44,792 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Odell, Illinois?

About 10.2% 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 17.9% of people in Odell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Odell, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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