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Weldon

Illinois · 369 residents · 0.267 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−16%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,382 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783383994605201990201020202024Weldon
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,537
+27%since 2000
from $20,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(11)
Diversity Score7.9%(29)
Diversity Score
8
+240%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Illinois?

Weldon, Illinois has about 369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Illinois?

The typical household in Weldon, Illinois earns about $44,688 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, Illinois?

About 8.8% 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 9.9% of people in Weldon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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