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Sumner

Illinois · 1,656 residents (2025 est.) · 1.398 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,230 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $46,000. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,252
+120%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,656 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5252K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sumner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,489 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,858
−13%since 2000
from $14,808 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+6%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
−39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(992)
Black2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(1,296)
Black31.8%(717)
Hispanic / Latino9%(203)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score69.9%(1,574)
Diversity Score
70
+978%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.9%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
21.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+34.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Illinois?

Sumner, Illinois has about 2,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Illinois?

The typical household in Sumner, Illinois earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Illinois expensive?

In Sumner, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Illinois?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Illinois?

About 35.3% of people in Sumner, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,169 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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