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Oreana

Illinois · 845 residents (2025 est.) · 0.47 sq mi
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Oreana is a city of 1,037 people in Illinois. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,300. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. The median age is 34.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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

1,037
+16%since 2000
from 892 in 2000
845 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
2,216 / sq mi
−21%since 2009
from 2,801 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
34.1
−12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6708451K1K1K19902000201020202024Oreana
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.5%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(37)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(93)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.2%(178)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.9%(72)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(135)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(121)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.8%(70)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(95)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$89,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,898
+78%since 2000
from $20,133 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.293
−3%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$137,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$907
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
86.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.42 people
−8%since 2009
from 2.62 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.5
−7%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(908)
Black2.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(47)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.7%(49)
29
+349%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 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
Mexican4.5%(47)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German21.9%(227)
English15.5%(161)
Irish11.8%(122)
Welsh7.6%(79)
American6.6%(68)
Italian1.9%(20)
Scottish1.4%(15)
Swedish1.4%(15)
Greek0.9%(9)
Polish0.9%(9)
French0.8%(8)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.4%(4)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Danish0.2%(2)
Dutch0.2%(2)
Swiss0.2%(2)
Turkish0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

24.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
41.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
53.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 5.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(83)
Married65.1%(233)
Widowed1.1%(4)
Divorced10.6%(38)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(71)
Married60.2%(259)
Widowed9.3%(40)
Divorced14%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 5.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
16.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
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)52.8%(47)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18%(16)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.8%(31)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 89 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 Oreana, Illinois?

Oreana, Illinois has about 1,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oreana, Illinois?

The typical household in Oreana, Illinois earns about $89,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oreana, Illinois expensive?

In Oreana, Illinois, the median home is worth about $137,300, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Oreana, Illinois?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oreana, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oreana, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Oreana, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oreana, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oreana, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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