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Tennessee

Illinois · 121 residents · 0.425 sq mi
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Tennessee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,969. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−16%vs 2000
vs 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.7
+21%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
711071431782141990201020202024Tennessee
2024160
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 53.3%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 93.3%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 141.7%(2)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195%(6)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245%(6)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3411.6%(14)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414%(17)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5415.7%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.6%(14)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7414.9%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 8412.4%(15)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.7%(2)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,969
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,491
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,311 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
32.2%
+9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$267
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−14.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tennessee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(5)
Ancestry
German20.6%(33)
English13.1%(21)
American11.9%(19)
Arab11.9%(19)
Lebanese11.9%(19)
Irish8.1%(13)
Swedish1.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Arab population · Largest Lebanese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(10)
Married41.7%(25)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced41.7%(25)
Women 15+
Never married33.3%(17)
Married43.1%(22)
Widowed5.9%(3)
Divorced17.6%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Income$44,411+147%
Home value$103,300+589%
Population14,530+14727%
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Income$52,711+193%
Home value$104,300+595%
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Income$50,705+182%
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Income$59,000+228%
Home value$114,300+662%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tennessee, Illinois?

Tennessee, Illinois has about 121 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tennessee, Illinois?

The typical household in Tennessee, Illinois earns about $17,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tennessee, Illinois expensive?

In Tennessee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Tennessee, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tennessee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tennessee, Illinois?

About 32.2% of people in Tennessee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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