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Waggoner

Illinois · 181 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Waggoner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
181
−26%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261642032412791990201020202024Waggoner
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,674
+89%since 2000
from $12,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.8%(12)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waggoner, Illinois?

Waggoner, Illinois has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waggoner, Illinois?

The typical household in Waggoner, Illinois earns about $60,625 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 $43,300, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Waggoner, Illinois?

About 5.8% 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 20.3% of people in Waggoner, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waggoner, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Waggoner, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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