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Sawyerville

Illinois · 295 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Sawyerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

295
−2%since 1990
from 302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
299 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1892202512813121990201020202024Sawyerville
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,571
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,415
+29%since 1990
from $10,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
14.5% rent
1.8
+99%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(288)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2
−73%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawyerville, Illinois?

Sawyerville, Illinois has about 295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sawyerville, Illinois?

The typical household in Sawyerville, Illinois earns about $28,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sawyerville, Illinois expensive?

In Sawyerville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Sawyerville, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sawyerville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sawyerville, Illinois?

About 15.4% of people in Sawyerville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sawyerville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sawyerville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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