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Timberlane

Illinois · 908 residents (2025 est.) · 1.746 sq mi
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Timberlane is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,308. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,044 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,278
+446%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
+446%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:908 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1124798461K2K2000201020202024Timberlane
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,308
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,851 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,572
+76%since 2000
from $31,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+26%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(922)
Black5.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(88)
Diversity Score56%(715)
Diversity Score
56
+1227%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 93.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timberlane, Illinois?

Timberlane, Illinois has about 1,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Timberlane, Illinois?

The typical household in Timberlane, Illinois earns about $147,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Timberlane, Illinois expensive?

In Timberlane, Illinois, the median home is worth about $351,000.

How educated are people in Timberlane, Illinois?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Timberlane, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Timberlane, Illinois?

About 0.8% of people in Timberlane, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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