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Walnut Hill

Illinois · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 0.38 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $31,600. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 47.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
+17%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+53%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
49791101401701990201020202024Walnut Hill
2024127
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,848
+209%since 2000
from $9,025 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+43.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+20%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,600
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(108)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(23)
Diversity Score
18
+698%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
34.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

Walnut Hill, Illinois has about 127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Walnut Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Walnut Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,600.

How educated are people in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

About 47.2% of people in Walnut Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Hill, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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