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Standard

Illinois · 220 residents · 0.711 sq mi
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Standard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,847. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% 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 $90,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
220
−14%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052312572833091990201020202024Standard
2024250
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,847
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,249
+33%since 2000
from $17,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(214)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other10.6%(23)
Diversity Score27.2%(60)
Diversity Score
27
+458%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standard, Illinois?

Standard, Illinois has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Standard, Illinois?

The typical household in Standard, Illinois earns about $57,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Standard, Illinois expensive?

In Standard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Standard, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Standard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Standard, Illinois?

About 5.3% of people in Standard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Standard, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Standard, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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