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Thebes

Illinois · 436 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Thebes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,091. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,100. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
−9%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.3
−6%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702854015166321990201020202024Thebes
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,091
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,877
−12%since 2000
from $11,262 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$54,100
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$158
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+91%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(416)
Black10.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(323)
Black18.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(8)
Diversity Score49.4%(215)
Diversity Score
49
+96%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
17.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.2%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thebes, Illinois?

Thebes, Illinois has about 436 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thebes, Illinois?

The typical household in Thebes, Illinois earns about $24,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thebes, Illinois expensive?

In Thebes, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $158 a month.

How educated are people in Thebes, Illinois?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thebes, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thebes, Illinois?

About 39.3% of people in Thebes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thebes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Thebes, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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