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Standard City

Illinois · 135 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Standard City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
−2%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951431912392871990201020202024Standard City
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,938
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,139
+6%since 2000
from $22,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+44.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(8)
Diversity Score
6
+213%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+120%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standard City, Illinois?

Standard City, Illinois has about 135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Standard City, Illinois earns about $75,938 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Standard City, Illinois?

About 7.1% 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 9.7% 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 24 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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