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Philo

Illinois · 1,392 residents · 0.829 sq mi
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Philo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
+6%since 2000
from 1,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,679 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Philo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,156
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,383
+69%since 2000
from $21,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,297)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,316)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(41)
Diversity Score
3
+95%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philo, Illinois?

Philo, Illinois has about 1,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philo, Illinois?

The typical household in Philo, Illinois earns about $91,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philo, Illinois expensive?

In Philo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Philo, Illinois?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Philo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philo, Illinois?

About 3.1% of people in Philo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Philo, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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