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Sumner

Illinois · 2,631 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,298. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,609 residents. 4% 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 $54,500. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
2,631
+157%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,882 / sq mi
+157%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5252K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sumner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,298
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,489 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,303
−51%since 2000
from $14,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(1,016)
Black48.2%(1,267)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(309)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.6%(42)
Diversity Score76.1%(2,003)
Diversity Score
76
+1074%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
13.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
84.2%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
15.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Illinois?

Sumner, Illinois has about 2,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Illinois?

The typical household in Sumner, Illinois earns about $36,298 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Illinois?

About 3.7% 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 26.0% 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 1,548 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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