CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Penfield

Illinois · 151 residents · 0.257 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Champaign metro area
Compare
The short version

Penfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has grown 16% since 2019. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
151
+16%since 2019
from 130 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
588 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 506 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
−9%since 2019
from 54.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
116150185219254201020202024Penfield
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,194 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,539
+8%since 2019
from $31,077 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+33.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance52.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical49.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $668 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−46%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Penfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(7)
Diversity Score19.8%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(4)
Diversity Score14.1%(21)
Diversity Score
14
−29%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
−13%since 2019
from 38.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Female
48.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Penfield

Bayport
Pop 189
Stockton
Pop 185
Tallulah Falls
Pop 215
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Penfield
Head to head

Compare Penfield to nearby cities

PENFIELD VS
Rantoul
Income$48,691−36%
Home value$118,200+35%
Population11,991+6211%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENFIELD VS
Urbana
Income$45,346−41%
Home value$184,900+111%
Population39,719+20805%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENFIELD VS
Danville
Income$45,957−40%
Home value$79,000−10%
Population28,138+14709%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENFIELD VS
Champaign
Income$56,118−26%
Home value$210,900+141%
Population91,195+47897%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Penfield, Illinois?

Penfield, Illinois has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Penfield, Illinois earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penfield, Illinois expensive?

In Penfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Penfield, Illinois?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Penfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penfield, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Penfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Penfield with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →