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Varna

Illinois · 384 residents · 0.297 sq mi
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Varna has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−12%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,293 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3383764154534911990201020202024Varna
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,218
+33%since 2000
from $15,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(366)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other2.6%(10)
Diversity Score15.3%(59)
Diversity Score
15
+568%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varna, Illinois?

Varna, Illinois has about 384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varna, Illinois?

The typical household in Varna, Illinois earns about $50,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varna, Illinois expensive?

In Varna, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Varna, Illinois?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Varna, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varna, Illinois?

About 10.7% of people in Varna, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varna, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Varna, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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