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Polo

Illinois · 2,355 residents · 1.451 sq mi
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Polo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,711. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,355
−5%since 2000
from 2,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,623 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Polo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,711
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,128
+35%since 2000
from $18,604 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,413)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,238)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(60)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.1%(48)
Diversity Score13.4%(316)
Diversity Score
13
+180%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polo, Illinois?

Polo, Illinois has about 2,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polo, Illinois?

The typical household in Polo, Illinois earns about $45,711 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 $90,800, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Polo, Illinois?

About 15.0% 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 9.4% 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 159 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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