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Pearl City

Illinois · 790 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Pearl City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
+1%since 2000
from 780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6467268078879671990201020202024Pearl City
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,458
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,448
+43%since 2000
from $19,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(769)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(730)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.1%(95)
Diversity Score
12
+320%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl City, Illinois?

Pearl City, Illinois has about 790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl City, Illinois?

The typical household in Pearl City, Illinois earns about $66,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl City, Illinois expensive?

In Pearl City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl City, Illinois?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl City, Illinois?

About 11.9% of people in Pearl City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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