CITY
Serena
Illinois · 182 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 16.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 16.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024182
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information70.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other39%(76)
Diversity Score59.5%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.9%(49)
Diversity Score61.8%(112)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
42.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Serena, Illinois?
Serena, Illinois has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Serena, Illinois?
About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Serena, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Serena, Illinois?
About 23.1% of people in Serena, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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IllinoisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024