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Phoenix

Illinois · 1,646 residents (2025 est.) · 0.464 sq mi
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Phoenix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,288. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 406 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,200. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
−19%since 2000
from 2,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,774 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 4,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,646 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Phoenix
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,288
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,217
+69%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+5%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(29)
Black93.1%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino4%(87)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(284)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(18)
Black76.9%(1,346)
Hispanic / Latino22%(385)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score45.1%(789)
Diversity Score
45
+243%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix, Illinois?

Phoenix, Illinois has about 1,751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenix, Illinois?

The typical household in Phoenix, Illinois earns about $30,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenix, Illinois expensive?

In Phoenix, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix, Illinois?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenix, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenix, Illinois?

About 21.5% of people in Phoenix, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phoenix, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Phoenix, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 470 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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