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Roxana

Illinois · 1,454 residents · 7.101 sq mi
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Roxana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,923. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,454
−6%since 2000
from 1,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Roxana
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,923
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,799
+60%since 2000
from $20,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,520)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,288)
Black2.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(49)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other2%(29)
Diversity Score19.6%(286)
Diversity Score
20
+660%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roxana, Illinois?

Roxana, Illinois has about 1,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roxana, Illinois?

The typical household in Roxana, Illinois earns about $51,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roxana, Illinois expensive?

In Roxana, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Roxana, Illinois?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roxana, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roxana, Illinois?

About 16.0% of people in Roxana, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roxana, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Roxana, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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