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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Wilmington

Illinois · 621 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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South Wilmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

621
−8%since 1990
from 676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,262 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,374 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+10%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5236297358409461990201020202024South Wilmington
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,104 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,078
+46%since 1990
from $13,047 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$650
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
15.4% rent
2.3
+43%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(676)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(37)
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wilmington, Illinois?

South Wilmington, Illinois has about 621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Wilmington, Illinois?

The typical household in South Wilmington, Illinois earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wilmington, Illinois expensive?

In South Wilmington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in South Wilmington, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Wilmington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wilmington, Illinois?

About 7.9% of people in South Wilmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Wilmington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Wilmington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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