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Sailor Springs

Illinois · 89 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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Sailor Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−30%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+32%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5374951151361990201020202024Sailor Springs
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,834
+79%since 2000
from $12,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
7.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other2.6%(2)
Diversity Score12.3%(11)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

Sailor Springs, Illinois has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

The typical household in Sailor Springs, Illinois earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sailor Springs, Illinois?

About 1.1% 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 20.7% 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 40 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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