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Tampico

Illinois · 689 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Tampico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,594. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
689
−11%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,749 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5356257168078971990201020202024Tampico
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,594
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,863
+79%since 2000
from $14,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(627)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(73)
Diversity Score
11
+178%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tampico, Illinois?

Tampico, Illinois has about 689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tampico, Illinois?

The typical household in Tampico, Illinois earns about $53,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tampico, Illinois expensive?

In Tampico, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Tampico, Illinois?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tampico, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tampico, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in Tampico, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tampico, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tampico, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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