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Pinckneyville

Illinois · 5,066 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 $29,942. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,800. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,066
−7%since 2000
from 5,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,234 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Pinckneyville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,942
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,360
−21%since 2000
from $15,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,338)
Black24.5%(1,240)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(347)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score61%(3,089)
Diversity Score
61
+12%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
Female
31.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

Pinckneyville, Illinois has about 5,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Pinckneyville, Illinois earns about $29,942 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Pinckneyville, Illinois?

About 8.1% 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 26.1% 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 1,739 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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