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Sun River Terrace

Illinois · 528 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Sun River Terrace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,500. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
+38%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3584345105866621990201020202024Sun River Terrace
2024636
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,247
+22%since 2000
from $11,692 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+97%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(31)
Black88.3%(338)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7%(37)
Black86.4%(456)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(14)
Diversity Score32.5%(172)
Diversity Score
32
+38%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+128%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun River Terrace, Illinois?

Sun River Terrace, Illinois has about 528 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun River Terrace, Illinois?

The typical household in Sun River Terrace, Illinois earns about $24,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun River Terrace, Illinois expensive?

In Sun River Terrace, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Sun River Terrace, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sun River Terrace, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun River Terrace, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Sun River Terrace, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun River Terrace, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun River Terrace, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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