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Posen

Illinois · 5,632 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Posen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,378. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,600. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,632
+19%since 2000
from 4,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,818 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 4,046 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+4%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Posen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,378
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,927
+3%since 2000
from $17,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,141)
Black8.4%(396)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,087)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(2,829)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(1,120)
Black16.3%(916)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(3,458)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other2.3%(127)
Diversity Score69.9%(3,939)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Posen, Illinois?

Posen, Illinois has about 5,632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Posen, Illinois?

The typical household in Posen, Illinois earns about $47,378 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 $132,600, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Posen, Illinois?

About 15.6% 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 10.6% 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 1,406 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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