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Weldon

Illinois · 429 residents · 0.267 sq mi
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Weldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−3%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,607 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783383994605201990201020202024Weldon
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,630
+9%since 2000
from $20,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score8.8%(38)
Diversity Score
9
+281%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Illinois?

Weldon, Illinois has about 429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Illinois?

The typical household in Weldon, Illinois earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weldon, Illinois expensive?

In Weldon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in Weldon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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