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Stanford

Illinois · 596 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Stanford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,200. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
−11%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
900 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+8%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4215657098529961990201020202024Stanford
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,904
−4%since 2000
from $18,687 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(570)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score8%(48)
Diversity Score
8
+204%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 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
10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanford, Illinois?

Stanford, Illinois has about 596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanford, Illinois?

The typical household in Stanford, Illinois earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanford, Illinois expensive?

In Stanford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Stanford, Illinois?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stanford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanford, Illinois?

About 28.8% of people in Stanford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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