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Schram City

Illinois · 563 residents · 0.566 sq mi
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Schram City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,143. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
−14%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2924215516818101990201020202024Schram City
2024578
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,143
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,066
+59%since 2000
from $16,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(645)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+63%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schram City, Illinois?

Schram City, Illinois has about 563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schram City, Illinois?

The typical household in Schram City, Illinois earns about $42,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schram City, Illinois expensive?

In Schram City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Schram City, Illinois?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schram City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schram City, Illinois?

About 15.3% of people in Schram City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schram City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Schram City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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