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San Jose

Illinois · 479 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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San Jose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 217 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,100. With a median age of 44.1, 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 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
−31%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+20%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4555265976687391990201020202024San Jose
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,118
+55%since 2000
from $18,110 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(440)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score10.7%(51)
Diversity Score
11
+325%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose, Illinois?

San Jose, Illinois has about 479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jose, Illinois earns about $57,813 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose, Illinois?

About 12.0% 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 7.6% of people in San Jose, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jose, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jose, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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