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Spring Bay

Illinois · 474 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Spring Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
+9%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3804615426227031990201020202024Spring Bay
2024520
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,571
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,145
+28%since 2000
from $18,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+58%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(428)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.5%(12)
Diversity Score14.1%(67)
Diversity Score
14
+393%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Bay, Illinois?

Spring Bay, Illinois has about 474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Bay, Illinois?

The typical household in Spring Bay, Illinois earns about $38,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Bay, Illinois expensive?

In Spring Bay, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Bay, Illinois?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Bay, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Bay, Illinois?

About 16.9% of people in Spring Bay, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Bay, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Bay, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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