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Pearl

Illinois · 138 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 $26,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,300. The poverty rate of 49.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−26%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−1%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
441041652262861990201020202024Pearl
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,508
+10%since 2000
from $9,524 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+43%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(131)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.5%(32)
Diversity Score42.8%(59)
Diversity Score
43
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl, Illinois?

Pearl, Illinois has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl, Illinois?

The typical household in Pearl, Illinois earns about $26,250 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 $38,300, and the typical rent is about $481 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 49.7% 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 49 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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