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Wamac

Illinois · 985 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Wamac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 393 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
985
−29%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 974 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+18%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7169501K1K2K1990201020202024Wamac
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,149 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,581
+49%since 2000
from $13,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 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
$28,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−7%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,322)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(839)
Black4.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(35)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.6%(45)
Diversity Score29.3%(289)
Diversity Score
29
+265%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+141%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wamac, Illinois?

Wamac, Illinois has about 985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wamac, Illinois?

The typical household in Wamac, Illinois earns about $32,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wamac, Illinois expensive?

In Wamac, Illinois, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Wamac, Illinois?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wamac, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wamac, Illinois?

About 27.7% of people in Wamac, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wamac, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wamac, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 507 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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