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St. David

Illinois · 589 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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St. David has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,800. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
589
Unchangedsince 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,824 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3524465406347281990201020202024St. David
2024383
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,306
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,785
+31%since 2000
from $14,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+65%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(586)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.4%(14)
Diversity Score11.3%(66)
Diversity Score
11
+2551%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. David, Illinois?

St. David, Illinois has about 589 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. David, Illinois?

The typical household in St. David, Illinois earns about $29,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. David, Illinois expensive?

In St. David, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in St. David, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. David, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. David, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in St. David, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. David, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, St. David, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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