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Somonauk

Illinois · 1,893 residents · 2.501 sq mi
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Somonauk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,430. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $182,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,893
+46%since 2000
from 1,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Somonauk
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,430
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,370 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,021
+31%since 2000
from $19,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,777)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(77)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.9%(56)
Diversity Score17.5%(331)
Diversity Score
17
+225%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somonauk, Illinois?

Somonauk, Illinois has about 1,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somonauk, Illinois?

The typical household in Somonauk, Illinois earns about $60,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somonauk, Illinois expensive?

In Somonauk, Illinois, the median home is worth about $182,900, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Somonauk, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Somonauk, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somonauk, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in Somonauk, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somonauk, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Somonauk, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 622 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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