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Tamms

Illinois · 430 residents · 2.332 sq mi
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Tamms has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,227. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 294 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−41%since 2000
from 724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+29%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3755417078721K1990201020202024Tamms
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,227
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,068
+62%since 2000
from $11,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(530)
Black23.6%(171)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(354)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(286)
Black28.6%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(12)
Diversity Score58.6%(252)
Diversity Score
59
+20%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+89%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
Female
37.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tamms, Illinois?

Tamms, Illinois has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tamms, Illinois?

The typical household in Tamms, Illinois earns about $45,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tamms, Illinois expensive?

In Tamms, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Tamms, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tamms, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tamms, Illinois?

About 17.5% of people in Tamms, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tamms, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tamms, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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