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Standard City

Illinois · 152 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Standard City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,893. 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 more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,400. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
+10%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951431912392871990201020202024Standard City
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,893
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,821
−35%since 2000
from $22,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing20.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−50.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(142)
Black2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(13)
Diversity Score
8
+361%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+120%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standard City, Illinois?

Standard City, Illinois has about 152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Standard City, Illinois?

The typical household in Standard City, Illinois earns about $35,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Standard City, Illinois expensive?

In Standard City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Standard City, Illinois?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Standard City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Standard City, Illinois?

About 29.1% of people in Standard City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Standard City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Standard City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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