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Papineau

Illinois · 133 residents · 0.208 sq mi
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Papineau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−32%since 2000
from 196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+64%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891502112723331990201020202024Papineau
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,655
+29%since 2000
from $16,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$86,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+114%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(188)
Black3.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(128)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(9)
Diversity Score19%(25)
Diversity Score
19
+153%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 85.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Papineau, Illinois?

Papineau, Illinois has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Papineau, Illinois?

The typical household in Papineau, Illinois earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Papineau, Illinois expensive?

In Papineau, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Papineau, Illinois?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Papineau, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Papineau, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Papineau, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Papineau, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Papineau, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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