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Walnut Hill

Illinois · 108 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Walnut Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−1%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−2%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49791101401701990201020202024Walnut Hill
2024127
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$12,131
+34%since 2000
from $9,025 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services17.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,000
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−57.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(12)
Diversity Score
11
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−34%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

Walnut Hill, Illinois has about 108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Walnut Hill, Illinois earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Walnut Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Hill, Illinois?

About 5.3% 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 37.7% 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 43 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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