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Tilton

Illinois · 2,730 residents · 3.802 sq mi
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Tilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,852. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,300. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,730
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
718 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,852
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,810 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,794
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,276 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $403 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
1.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,910)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(97)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score0.7%(20)
1
−78%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tilton, Illinois?

Tilton, Illinois has about 2,730 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tilton, Illinois?

The typical household in Tilton, Illinois earns about $20,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tilton, Illinois expensive?

In Tilton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Tilton, Illinois?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tilton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tilton, Illinois?

About 12.2% of people in Tilton, 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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