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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plano

Illinois · 5,633 residents · 8.979 sq mi
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Plano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,526. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $115,200. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

5,633
+10%since 1990
from 5,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
627 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 569 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+4%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Plano
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,526
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,837
+37%since 1990
from $13,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$613
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
29.0% rent
2.5
+18%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(835)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score49.8%(2,543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(4,075)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(1,453)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score49.4%(2,783)
49
−1%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+5%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plano, Illinois?

Plano, Illinois has about 5,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plano, Illinois?

The typical household in Plano, Illinois earns about $46,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plano, Illinois expensive?

In Plano, Illinois, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Plano, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plano, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plano, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Plano, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plano, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Plano, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 528 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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