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Waggoner

Illinois · 266 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Waggoner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,100. At a median age of 32.1, 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
266
+9%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+7%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261642032412791990201020202024Waggoner
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,111
+21%since 2000
from $12,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(263)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waggoner, Illinois?

Waggoner, Illinois has about 266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waggoner, Illinois?

The typical household in Waggoner, Illinois earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waggoner, Illinois expensive?

In Waggoner, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Waggoner, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waggoner, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waggoner, Illinois?

About 26.5% of people in Waggoner, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waggoner, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Waggoner, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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