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Tilden

Illinois · 750 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Tilden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,365. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
750
−19%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+21%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6587458339211K1990201020202024Tilden
2024762
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,365
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,497
+46%since 2000
from $14,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(667)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score12.2%(91)
Diversity Score
12
+223%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−22%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilden, Illinois?

Tilden, Illinois has about 750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tilden, Illinois?

The typical household in Tilden, Illinois earns about $38,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tilden, Illinois expensive?

In Tilden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Tilden, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tilden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tilden, Illinois?

About 22.4% of people in Tilden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tilden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tilden, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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