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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Phoenix

Illinois · 2,157 residents · 0.464 sq mi
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Phoenix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,643. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,200. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,157
−3%since 1990
from 2,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,649 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 4,787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Phoenix
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,643
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,853 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,321
+75%since 1990
from $8,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.9%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5%(111)
Black91.4%(2,029)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(165)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score33.6%(746)
2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(29)
Black93.1%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino4%(87)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score13.1%(284)
Diversity Score
13
−61%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix, Illinois?

Phoenix, Illinois has about 2,157 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Phoenix, Illinois?

The typical household in Phoenix, Illinois earns about $29,643 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix, Illinois?

About 7.0% 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 22.9% 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 64 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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