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Illinois · 183 residents (2025 est.) · 1.048 sq mi
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Radom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 249 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−63%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
−24%since 2000
from 65.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1021822623424221990201020202024Radom
2024146
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,184
+197%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−4%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+32%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(384)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−45%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+52.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Radom, Illinois?

Radom, Illinois has about 146 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Radom, Illinois?

The typical household in Radom, Illinois earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Radom, Illinois expensive?

In Radom, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Radom, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Radom, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Radom, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Radom, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Radom, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Radom, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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