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Ursa

Illinois · 609 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Ursa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
609
+2%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865526176827481990201020202024Ursa
2024726
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,719
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,957
+80%since 2000
from $16,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.7%(41)
Diversity Score17%(104)
Diversity Score
17
+217%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ursa, Illinois?

Ursa, Illinois has about 609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ursa, Illinois?

The typical household in Ursa, Illinois earns about $46,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ursa, Illinois expensive?

In Ursa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $112,100, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Ursa, Illinois?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ursa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ursa, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Ursa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ursa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ursa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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