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Quincy

Illinois · 39,463 residents · 15.767 sq mi
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Quincy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,463
−2%since 2000
from 40,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,503 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K39K40K40K41K1990201020202024Quincy
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,935
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,105
+67%since 2000
from $17,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(37,332)
Black4.6%(1,862)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(381)
Asian0.5%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(5,920)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(33,761)
Black5.8%(2,280)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(919)
Asian1%(390)
Other3.2%(1,264)
Diversity Score28.8%(11,363)
Diversity Score
29
+96%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, Illinois?

Quincy, Illinois has about 39,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quincy, Illinois?

The typical household in Quincy, Illinois earns about $46,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quincy, Illinois expensive?

In Quincy, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, Illinois?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Quincy, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quincy, Illinois?

About 15.3% of people in Quincy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quincy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Quincy, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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