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Sawyerville

Illinois · 279 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Sawyerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−5%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892202512813121990201020202024Sawyerville
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,470
+45%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$112,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(288)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(264)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(13)
Diversity Score
5
+168%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawyerville, Illinois?

Sawyerville, Illinois has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawyerville, Illinois?

The typical household in Sawyerville, Illinois earns about $42,000 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Sawyerville, Illinois?

About 5.4% 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 31.9% 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 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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