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Xenia

Illinois · 380 residents · 0.493 sq mi
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Xenia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
−7%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2953784625456281990201020202024Xenia
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,818
+29%since 2000
from $16,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(14)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score12.1%(46)
Diversity Score
12
+27%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Xenia, Illinois?

Xenia, Illinois has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Xenia, Illinois?

The typical household in Xenia, Illinois earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Xenia, Illinois expensive?

In Xenia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Xenia, Illinois?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Xenia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Xenia, Illinois?

About 14.2% of people in Xenia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Xenia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Xenia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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