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Volo

Illinois · 6,122 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Volo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,264. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,942 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $212,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,122
+3301%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
+3301%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+3%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
02K4K6K7K2000201020202024Volo
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,264
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,911
+84%since 2000
from $22,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,200
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−66%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(42)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(4,153)
Black3.5%(214)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(932)
Asian8.6%(524)
Other2.9%(179)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,730)
Diversity Score
61
+29%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+39.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 85.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volo, Illinois?

Volo, Illinois has about 6,122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volo, Illinois?

The typical household in Volo, Illinois earns about $103,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Volo, Illinois expensive?

In Volo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $212,200, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Volo, Illinois?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Volo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volo, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Volo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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