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Ransom

Illinois · 308 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Ransom has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
−25%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+20%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2252843444034621990201020202024Ransom
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,877
+76%since 2000
from $17,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(389)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(278)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(18)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other2.3%(7)
Diversity Score23.3%(72)
Diversity Score
23
+177%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ransom, Illinois?

Ransom, Illinois has about 308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ransom, Illinois?

The typical household in Ransom, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ransom, Illinois expensive?

In Ransom, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Ransom, Illinois?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ransom, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ransom, Illinois?

About 15.5% of people in Ransom, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ransom, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ransom, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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