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Pinckneyville

Illinois · 5,648 residents · 4.106 sq mi
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Pinckneyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
5,648
+3%since 2000
from 5,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Pinckneyville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,220
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,391 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,179
−28%since 2000
from $15,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,861)
Black24.4%(1,331)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(244)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(2,977)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(3,741)
Black25.2%(1,423)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(407)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,480)
Diversity Score
62
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
Female
29.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−67.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

Pinckneyville, Illinois has about 5,648 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Pinckneyville, Illinois earns about $37,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinckneyville, Illinois expensive?

In Pinckneyville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pinckneyville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

About 14.0% of people in Pinckneyville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinckneyville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinckneyville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,321 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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