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Polo

Illinois · 2,291 residents · 1.451 sq mi
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Polo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,800. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,291
−8%since 2000
from 2,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Polo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,212
+25%since 2000
from $18,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,085)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(110)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(331)
Diversity Score
14
+202%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polo, Illinois?

Polo, Illinois has about 2,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polo, Illinois?

The typical household in Polo, Illinois earns about $41,667 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Polo, Illinois?

About 13.2% 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 32.2% 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 223 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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