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Pearl

Illinois · 187 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Pearl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $15,800. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

187
Unchangedsince 1990
from 187 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 124 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
−20%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
441041652262861990201020202024Pearl
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,850 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$9,524
+49%since 1990
from $6,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.8%
−20.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$15,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$183
−52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
13.3% rent
1.0
−33%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+18.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pearl, Illinois?

Pearl, Illinois has about 187 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pearl, Illinois?

The typical household in Pearl, Illinois earns about $15,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl, Illinois expensive?

In Pearl, Illinois, the median home is worth about $15,800, and the typical rent is about $183 a month.

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 29.8% of people in Pearl, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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