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Sycamore

Illinois · 17,519 residents · 10.122 sq mi
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Sycamore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,359. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value is $183,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,519
+46%since 2000
from 12,020 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,731 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K17K19K1990201020202024Sycamore
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,359
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,582
+37%since 2000
from $23,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(10,937)
Black2.7%(323)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(513)
Asian0.8%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(2,227)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(15,267)
Black2.8%(493)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,229)
Asian1.4%(254)
Other0.5%(95)
Diversity Score27.3%(4,786)
Diversity Score
27
+47%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, Illinois?

Sycamore, Illinois has about 17,519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sycamore, Illinois?

The typical household in Sycamore, Illinois earns about $66,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sycamore, Illinois expensive?

In Sycamore, Illinois, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, Illinois?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sycamore, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sycamore, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Sycamore, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sycamore, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sycamore, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,811 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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