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Sublette

Illinois · 371 residents (2025 est.) · 0.4 sq mi
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Sublette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
454
Unchangedsince 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 1,375 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3403974555125691990201020202024Sublette
2024454
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.9%(113)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(46)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(68)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(51)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(33)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,622
+55%since 2000
from $22,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+41%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+56.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(429)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(351)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score
46
+120%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.4%(88)
Ancestry
German42.7%(194)
Irish17%(77)
French6.8%(31)
Polish6.8%(31)
English4.2%(19)
Italian2.6%(12)
Lithuanian1.8%(8)
American1.5%(7)
Norwegian1.1%(5)
Russian0.9%(4)
Dutch0.4%(2)
Swedish0.4%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.4%(2)
Swiss0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(73)
Married43.5%(91)
Widowed4.8%(10)
Divorced16.7%(35)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(55)
Married48.4%(90)
Widowed10.8%(20)
Divorced11.3%(21)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sublette, Illinois?

Sublette, Illinois has about 454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sublette, Illinois?

The typical household in Sublette, Illinois earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sublette, Illinois expensive?

In Sublette, Illinois, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Sublette, Illinois?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sublette, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sublette, Illinois?

About 19.8% of people in Sublette, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sublette, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sublette, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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