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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roodhouse

Illinois · 2,139 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Roodhouse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,996. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,139
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,898 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
+9%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Roodhouse
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,996
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,109 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,206
−25%vs 2000
vs $12,281 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$233
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
76.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
24.0% rent
1.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,080)
Black4.5%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(279)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.2%(5)
0
−98%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roodhouse, Illinois?

Roodhouse, Illinois has about 2,139 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roodhouse, Illinois?

The typical household in Roodhouse, Illinois earns about $18,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roodhouse, Illinois expensive?

In Roodhouse, Illinois, the median home is worth about $22,500, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Roodhouse, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roodhouse, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roodhouse, Illinois?

About 17.9% of people in Roodhouse, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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