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Oglesby

Illinois · 3,712 residents · 4.992 sq mi
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Oglesby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,712
+2%since 2000
from 3,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Oglesby
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,569
+58%since 2000
from $18,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,495)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(103)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,251)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(304)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0.8%(28)
Diversity Score23.4%(867)
Diversity Score
23
+167%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oglesby, Illinois?

Oglesby, Illinois has about 3,712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oglesby, Illinois?

The typical household in Oglesby, Illinois earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oglesby, Illinois expensive?

In Oglesby, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,400, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Oglesby, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oglesby, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oglesby, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Oglesby, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oglesby, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oglesby, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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