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Sailor Springs

Illinois · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.26 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−53%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5374951151361990201020202024Sailor Springs
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,295
+90%since 2000
from $12,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+24%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+170%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

Sailor Springs, Illinois has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sailor Springs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Sailor Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sailor Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sailor Springs, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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