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Phoenix

Illinois · 1,964 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 $31,707. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,900. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
1,964
−9%since 2000
from 2,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,233 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Phoenix
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,707
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,704
+17%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(28)
Black90.7%(1,781)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(116)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other10.9%(215)
Diversity Score37%(727)
Diversity Score
37
+181%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix, Illinois?

Phoenix, Illinois has about 1,964 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenix, Illinois?

The typical household in Phoenix, Illinois earns about $31,707 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix, Illinois?

About 6.4% 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 28.9% 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 257 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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