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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Jose

Illinois · 484 residents · 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 $22,273. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

484
−30%vs 2000
vs 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,169 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4555265976687391990201020202024San Jose
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,273
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,028 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,113
−44%vs 2000
vs $18,110 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.8%
+14.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
1.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.8%
−21.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Jose, Illinois?

San Jose, Illinois has about 484 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Jose, Illinois earns about $22,273 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 $29,600, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose, Illinois?

About 6.2% 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 17.8% of people in San Jose, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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