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Preemption

Illinois · 254 residents · 1.11 sq mi
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Preemption has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2021. Median home value is $131,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

254
+62%vs 2021
vs 157 in 2021
2020 – 2024
229 / sq mi
+62%vs 2021
vs 141 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.6
+42%vs 2021
vs 31.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8513117722326920202024Preemption
2024127
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,563
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $66,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$23,620
+12%vs 2021
vs $21,103 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing14.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$131,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $108,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
86.1%
−13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
13.9% rent
2.1
+30%vs 2021
vs 1.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(221)
Black2.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(41)
16
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 21.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.0%
−13.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
64.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
18.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
41.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.9% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Preemption, Illinois?

Preemption, Illinois has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preemption, Illinois?

The typical household in Preemption, Illinois earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preemption, Illinois expensive?

In Preemption, Illinois, the median home is worth about $131,300.

How educated are people in Preemption, Illinois?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Preemption, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preemption, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Preemption, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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