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Sammons Point

Illinois · 279 residents · 1.851 sq mi
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Sammons Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,152. Population has declined 6% since 2009. Median home value is $128,300. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−6%since 2009
from 298 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 161 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
−14%since 2009
from 48.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
165223282340399200920202024Sammons Point
2024223
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,152
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $23,788 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,749
+18%since 2009
from $14,147 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $128,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $750 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−33%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(251)
Black7.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.8%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(266)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(27)
Diversity Score
10
−72%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
55.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
32.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sammons Point, Illinois?

Sammons Point, Illinois has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sammons Point, Illinois?

The typical household in Sammons Point, Illinois earns about $35,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sammons Point, Illinois expensive?

In Sammons Point, Illinois, the median home is worth about $128,300, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Sammons Point, Illinois?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sammons Point, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sammons Point, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Sammons Point, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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