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Paloma

Illinois · 161 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 4.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 4.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+55%since 2023
from 104 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
553 / sq mi
+55%since 2023
from 357 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
4.6
−78%since 2023
from 20.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9811513315016720202024Paloma
2024161
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,791
−58%since 2023
from $25,704 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.032
−85%since 2023
from 0.213 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food100%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
28.1%
−71.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
71.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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%
+60.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% 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
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
Female
77.6%
+39.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Paloma, Illinois?

Paloma, Illinois has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Paloma, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paloma, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paloma, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Paloma, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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