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Verona

Illinois · 208 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Verona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
208
−19%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882112342572801990201020202024Verona
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,351
+61%since 2000
from $16,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+65%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(34)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.5%(80)
Diversity Score
38
+43%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Verona, Illinois?

Verona, Illinois has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Verona, Illinois?

The typical household in Verona, Illinois earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Verona, Illinois expensive?

In Verona, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Verona, Illinois?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Verona, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Verona, Illinois?

About 21.2% of people in Verona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Verona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Verona, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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