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Versailles

Illinois · 446 residents · 0.933 sq mi
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Versailles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
−21%since 2000
from 567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+18%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3364024675325981990201020202024Versailles
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,881
+67%since 2000
from $14,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing13.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+43%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(565)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(432)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score11%(49)
Diversity Score
11
+2406%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Versailles, Illinois?

Versailles, Illinois has about 446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Versailles, Illinois?

The typical household in Versailles, Illinois earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Versailles, Illinois expensive?

In Versailles, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,500.

How educated are people in Versailles, Illinois?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Versailles, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Versailles, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Versailles, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Versailles, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Versailles, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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