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Illinois · 108 residents (2025 est.) · 1.505 sq mi
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Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $58,600. With a median age of 67.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−66%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.2
+99%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:108 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
441041652262861990201020202024Pearl
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,438
+262%since 2000
from $9,524 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−8%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services36.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration36.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 44.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl, Illinois?

Pearl, Illinois has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Pearl, Illinois expensive?

In Pearl, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,600.

How educated are people in Pearl, Illinois?

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

What is the poverty rate in Pearl, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in Pearl, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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