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Raymond

Illinois · 949 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Raymond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,700. With a median age of 44.8, 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 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
949
+2%since 2000
from 927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6997998999981K1990201020202024Raymond
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,904
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,009
+32%since 2000
from $18,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(922)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(900)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(29)
Diversity Score12.2%(115)
Diversity Score
12
+1403%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymond, Illinois?

Raymond, Illinois has about 949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymond, Illinois?

The typical household in Raymond, Illinois earns about $54,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymond, Illinois expensive?

In Raymond, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Raymond, Illinois?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Raymond, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymond, Illinois?

About 12.8% of people in Raymond, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raymond, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymond, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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