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Varna

Illinois · 375 residents · 0.297 sq mi
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Varna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,222. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−14%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,263 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3383764154534911990201020202024Varna
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,222
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,953
+63%since 2000
from $15,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(356)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.7%(14)
Diversity Score16.2%(61)
Diversity Score
16
+606%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varna, Illinois?

Varna, Illinois has about 375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varna, Illinois?

The typical household in Varna, Illinois earns about $57,222 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Varna, Illinois?

About 12.3% 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 9.1% 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 33 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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