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Posen

Illinois · 4,730 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Posen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,470. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% 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 $93,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
4,730
+12%since 1990
from 4,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,046 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,615 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Posen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,470
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,323
+45%since 1990
from $11,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,995)
Black1.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(310)
Asian0.7%(29)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,141)
Black8.4%(396)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,087)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score59.8%(2,829)
Diversity Score
60
+119%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.7 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 Posen, Illinois?

Posen, Illinois has about 4,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Posen, Illinois?

The typical household in Posen, Illinois earns about $49,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Posen, Illinois expensive?

In Posen, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Posen, Illinois?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Posen, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Posen, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in Posen, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Posen, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Posen, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 504 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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