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Sciota

Illinois · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.312 sq mi
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Sciota is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,639. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $106,600. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 306%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
+24%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+57%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33486276911990201020202024Sciota
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,639
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,738
+193%since 2000
from $15,280 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.212
−27%since 2010
from 0.292 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information51.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+306%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+74%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+164%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−71.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
36.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sciota, Illinois?

Sciota, Illinois has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sciota, Illinois?

The typical household in Sciota, Illinois earns about $122,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sciota, Illinois expensive?

In Sciota, Illinois, the median home is worth about $106,600.

How educated are people in Sciota, Illinois?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sciota, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sciota, Illinois?

About 1.4% of people in Sciota, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sciota, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sciota, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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