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Sunnyland

Illinois · 822 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Sunnyland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
822
+81%vs 2021
vs 454 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,131 / sq mi
+81%vs 2021
vs 2,281 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−26%vs 2021
vs 50.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
3766098431K1K20202024Sunnyland
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $59,583 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,003
−13%vs 2021
vs $29,847 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $121,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.6% in 2021
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.8%(126)
Diversity Score77.6%(352)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(486)
Black2.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(236)
Asian2.3%(19)
Other18.1%(148)
Diversity Score77.2%(635)
Diversity Score
77
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 78 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
62.2 min
−22%vs 2021
vs 79.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.8%
+7.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.7% in 2021
Female
61.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyland, Illinois?

Sunnyland, Illinois has about 822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyland, Illinois?

The typical household in Sunnyland, Illinois earns about $63,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyland, Illinois expensive?

In Sunnyland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $137,100.

How educated are people in Sunnyland, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyland, Illinois?

About 11.0% of people in Sunnyland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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