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Sauk

Illinois · 9,921 residents · 3.992 sq mi
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Sauk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,061. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,500. At a median age of 33.2, 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,921
−5%since 2000
from 10,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,485 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+10%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Sauk
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,061
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,976
+14%since 2000
from $16,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(5,540)
Black32.1%(3,338)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,224)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.6%(7,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(1,436)
Black67.3%(6,674)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,328)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other2%(196)
Diversity Score60.4%(5,988)
Diversity Score
60
−17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sauk, Illinois?

Sauk, Illinois has about 9,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sauk, Illinois?

The typical household in Sauk, Illinois earns about $46,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sauk, Illinois expensive?

In Sauk, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Sauk, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sauk, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sauk, Illinois?

About 27.8% of people in Sauk, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sauk, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sauk, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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