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Sadorus

Illinois · 390 residents (2025 est.) · 1.03 sq mi
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Sadorus is a city of 296 people in Illinois. The median age is 55.7, about 17 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $132,500, having more than doubled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 1%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

296
−31%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
390 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
288 / sq mi
−44%since 2009
from 511 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
55.7
+50%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Population, 19902024
26735444253061719902000201020202024Sadorus
2024296
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.1%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(43)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7429.1%(86)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$38,814
+109%since 2000
from $18,540 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.384
+10%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$132,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$925
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
87.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
12.9% rent
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.13 people
−17%since 2009
from 2.56 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
38.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+3%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(12)
30
+532%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.1%(18)
Cuban2.4%(7)
Argentine0.7%(2)
Ancestry
German20.6%(61)
English14.2%(42)
Irish13.2%(39)
American5.7%(17)
Scotch-Irish5.1%(15)
Italian4.7%(14)
Scottish4.7%(14)
French2%(6)
Norwegian1.7%(5)
Polish1.4%(4)
Welsh1.4%(4)
Danish0.3%(1)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.3%(1)
Hungarian0.3%(1)
Lithuanian0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
22.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
36.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
47.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2013
from 19.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(40)
Married51.7%(74)
Widowed10.5%(15)
Divorced9.8%(14)
Women 15+
Never married10.9%(12)
Married59.1%(65)
Widowed17.3%(19)
Divorced12.7%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2013
from 19.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
66.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
78.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)3.4%(1)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3.4%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era65.5%(19)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sadorus, Illinois?

Sadorus, Illinois has about 296 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sadorus, Illinois?

The typical household in Sadorus, Illinois earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sadorus, Illinois expensive?

In Sadorus, Illinois, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Sadorus, Illinois?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sadorus, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sadorus, Illinois?

About 9.1% of people in Sadorus, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sadorus, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sadorus, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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