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Odin

Illinois · 903 residents (2025 est.) · 1.003 sq mi
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Odin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,131. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,600. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−13%since 2000
from 1,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+26%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:903 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9139801K1K1K1990201020202024Odin
2024972
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,131
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,720
+74%since 2000
from $14,814 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−1%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+89%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,097)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(913)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.7%(46)
Diversity Score14.4%(140)
Diversity Score
14
+282%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odin, Illinois?

Odin, Illinois has about 972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odin, Illinois?

The typical household in Odin, Illinois earns about $46,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odin, Illinois expensive?

In Odin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Odin, Illinois?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Odin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odin, Illinois?

About 18.3% of people in Odin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Odin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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