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Sycamore

Illinois · 18,577 residents · 10.122 sq mi
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Sycamore has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,924. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
18,577
+55%since 2000
from 12,020 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,835 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+11%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K17K19K1990201020202024Sycamore
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,924
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,586
+45%since 2000
from $23,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(15,002)
Black3.1%(573)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,729)
Asian2.2%(413)
Other1.1%(213)
Diversity Score36.1%(6,709)
Diversity Score
36
+95%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, Illinois?

Sycamore, Illinois has about 18,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sycamore, Illinois?

The typical household in Sycamore, Illinois earns about $65,924 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 $199,500, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, Illinois?

About 41.5% 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 9.6% 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 8,869 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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