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Thebes

Illinois · 208 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 $38,929. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. 11% 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 $56,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−56%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+56%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702854015166321990201020202024Thebes
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,929
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,080
+7%since 2000
from $11,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$310
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(176)
Black3.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score26.2%(54)
Diversity Score
26
+4%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+127%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thebes, Illinois?

Thebes, Illinois has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thebes, Illinois?

The typical household in Thebes, Illinois earns about $38,929 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Thebes, Illinois?

About 11.5% 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 33.8% 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 264 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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