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Polo

Illinois · 2,477 residents · 1.451 sq mi
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The short version

Polo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,477
−1%since 1990
from 2,514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,707 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,733 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+5%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Polo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,833
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,164 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,604
+65%since 1990
from $11,268 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,488)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score5%(127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,413)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score4.8%(119)
Diversity Score
5
−5%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
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 Polo, Illinois?

Polo, Illinois has about 2,477 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Polo, Illinois?

The typical household in Polo, Illinois earns about $38,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polo, Illinois expensive?

In Polo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Polo, Illinois?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Polo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polo, Illinois?

About 9.2% of people in Polo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Polo, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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