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San Jose

Illinois · 642 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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San Jose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
642
−8%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4555265976687391990201020202024San Jose
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,234
+1%since 2000
from $18,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(620)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score8%(52)
Diversity Score
8
+220%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose, Illinois?

San Jose, Illinois has about 642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jose, Illinois earns about $42,188 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose, Illinois?

About 6.6% 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 8.9% 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 158 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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