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Percy

Illinois · 970 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Percy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,300. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
+3%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7728559381K1K1990201020202024Percy
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,412
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,631
−6%since 2000
from $15,524 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+44%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(914)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(858)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(94)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(234)
Diversity Score
24
+303%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Percy, Illinois?

Percy, Illinois has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Percy, Illinois?

The typical household in Percy, Illinois earns about $29,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Percy, Illinois expensive?

In Percy, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Percy, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Percy, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Percy, Illinois?

About 25.7% of people in Percy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Percy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Percy, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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