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Sammons Point

Illinois · 214 residents · 1.851 sq mi
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Sammons Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 72 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $163,500. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−25%since 2019
from 286 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 155 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+23%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
165223282340399200920202024Sammons Point
2024223
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,926
−2%since 2019
from $24,436 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,094 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+65%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(22)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(18)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(46)
Diversity Score
21
+6%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−12%since 2019
from 30.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sammons Point, Illinois?

Sammons Point, Illinois has about 214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sammons Point, Illinois earns about $54,750 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 $163,500, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Sammons Point, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 14.0% of people in Sammons Point, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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