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Opdyke

Illinois · 246 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Opdyke is home to 246 people in Illinois. 97% of homes are owner-occupied. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $67,800. At a median age of 45.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

246
−6%since 2023
from 263 in 2023
2010 – 2024
466 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 498 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.0
+19%since 2023
from 37.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Population, 20102024
167227288349409201020202024Opdyke
2024246
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.8%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.5%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.3%(45)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.6%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,024
+31%since 2023
from $25,151 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.332
−4%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
97.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
2.9% rent
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.34 people
−14%since 2023
from 2.71 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
24.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.1
+10%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
4
−38%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(2)
Ancestry
German19.9%(49)
American17.9%(44)
Irish11.8%(29)
Dutch5.7%(14)
French4.1%(10)
English2.4%(6)
Scottish1.2%(3)
Swiss1.2%(3)
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+15%since 2023
from 19.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.5%
US average: 74.6%
7.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
56.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.3%
US average: 95.5%
85.8%
US average: 87.7%
95.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(30)
Married59.4%(60)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.9%(11)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(23)
Married51.8%(57)
Widowed5.5%(6)
Divorced21.8%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
60.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.6%
US average: 13.8%
19.9%
US average: 18.4%
23.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)52.4%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.3%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opdyke, Illinois?

Opdyke, Illinois has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opdyke, Illinois?

The typical household in Opdyke, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opdyke, Illinois expensive?

In Opdyke, Illinois, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in Opdyke, Illinois?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Opdyke, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opdyke, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in Opdyke, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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