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Ste. Marie

Illinois · 238 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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Ste. Marie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
−9%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+13%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2132492853203562000201020202024Ste. Marie
2024281
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,729
+36%since 2000
from $14,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+342%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+105%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ste. Marie, Illinois?

Ste. Marie, Illinois has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ste. Marie, Illinois?

The typical household in Ste. Marie, Illinois earns about $53,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ste. Marie, Illinois expensive?

In Ste. Marie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,000.

How educated are people in Ste. Marie, Illinois?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ste. Marie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ste. Marie, Illinois?

About 13.7% of people in Ste. Marie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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