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Sigel

Illinois · 373 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Sigel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $76,300. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
−3%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2973463954434921990201020202024Sigel
2024439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,591
+48%since 2000
from $15,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(362)
Black1.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+34%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sigel, Illinois?

Sigel, Illinois has about 373 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sigel, Illinois?

The typical household in Sigel, Illinois earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sigel, Illinois expensive?

In Sigel, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Sigel, Illinois?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sigel, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sigel, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Sigel, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sigel, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sigel, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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