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Symerton

Illinois · 87 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Symerton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 13% 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 $154,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−18%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+9%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58841101361621990201020202024Symerton
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,983
+34%since 2000
from $17,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+76%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(105)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(2)
Diversity Score7.8%(7)
Diversity Score
8
+235%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+120%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Symerton, Illinois?

Symerton, Illinois has about 87 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Symerton, Illinois?

The typical household in Symerton, Illinois earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Symerton, Illinois expensive?

In Symerton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $154,200.

How educated are people in Symerton, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Symerton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Symerton, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Symerton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Symerton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Symerton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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