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Prophetstown

Illinois · 1,946 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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Prophetstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,294. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,946
−4%since 2000
from 2,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,453 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Prophetstown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,294
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,452 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,457
+61%since 2000
from $19,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,963)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,767)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(70)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.8%(36)
Diversity Score17%(330)
Diversity Score
17
+221%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prophetstown, Illinois?

Prophetstown, Illinois has about 1,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prophetstown, Illinois?

The typical household in Prophetstown, Illinois earns about $60,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prophetstown, Illinois expensive?

In Prophetstown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Prophetstown, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prophetstown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prophetstown, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in Prophetstown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prophetstown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Prophetstown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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