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Sciota

Illinois · 38 residents · 0.312 sq mi
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Sciota is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $92,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 329%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−34%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33486276911990201020202024Sciota
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,744
+127%since 2000
from $15,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information57.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+329%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+88%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(1)
Diversity Score13.4%(5)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+142%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−64.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sciota, Illinois?

Sciota, Illinois has about 38 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sciota, Illinois?

The typical household in Sciota, Illinois earns about $98,750 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 $92,900.

How educated are people in Sciota, Illinois?

About 33.8% 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 4.7% of people in Sciota, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sciota, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sciota, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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