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Ophiem

Illinois · 92 residents · 1.182 sq mi
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Ophiem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,969. Population has fallen 38% since 2023, a loss of 57 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,800. The poverty rate of 68.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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

Total population
92
−38%since 2023
from 149 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
−38%since 2023
from 126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2023
from 35.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8211214317320320202024Ophiem
202492
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,969
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,948 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,459
−22%since 2023
from $23,629 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
−5%since 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$96,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+56%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.5%(29)
Diversity Score39.2%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(14)
Diversity Score32.3%(30)
Diversity Score
32
−18%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
59.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ophiem, Illinois?

Ophiem, Illinois has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ophiem, Illinois?

The typical household in Ophiem, Illinois earns about $42,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ophiem, Illinois expensive?

In Ophiem, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,800.

How educated are people in Ophiem, Illinois?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ophiem, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ophiem, Illinois?

About 68.5% of people in Ophiem, 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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