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San Jose

Illinois · 460 residents (2025 est.) · 0.414 sq mi
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San Jose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,809. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−20%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,345 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:460 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4555265976687391990201020202024San Jose
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,809
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,366
+57%since 2000
from $18,110 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+40%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(686)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(27)
Asian3.2%(18)
Other19.2%(107)
Diversity Score53.9%(300)
Diversity Score
54
+2051%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose, Illinois?

San Jose, Illinois has about 557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Jose, Illinois?

The typical household in San Jose, Illinois earns about $55,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Jose, Illinois expensive?

In San Jose, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,800.

How educated are people in San Jose, Illinois?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Jose, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Jose, Illinois?

About 30.7% of people in San Jose, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jose, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jose, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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