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Owaneco

Illinois · 209 residents · 0.458 sq mi
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Owaneco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,063. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
209
−18%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+21%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
972774586388181990201020202024Owaneco
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,063
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,636
+69%since 2000
from $15,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(202)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.4%(7)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owaneco, Illinois?

Owaneco, Illinois has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owaneco, Illinois?

The typical household in Owaneco, Illinois earns about $64,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owaneco, Illinois expensive?

In Owaneco, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Owaneco, Illinois?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Owaneco, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owaneco, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Owaneco, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owaneco, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Owaneco, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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