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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zion

Illinois · 22,866 residents · 9.931 sq mi
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Zion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,723. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $115,100. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,866
+16%since 1990
from 19,775 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,302 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,991 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.1
+6%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,723
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,730
+50%since 1990
from $11,813 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$651
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
40.8% rent
2.5
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(14,542)
Black22.2%(4,396)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,144)
Asian1.3%(253)
Diversity Score58.6%(11,585)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(12,120)
Black26.5%(6,051)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(3,487)
Asian1.8%(408)
Diversity Score74.7%(17,087)
75
+28%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Zion, Illinois?

Zion, Illinois has about 22,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zion, Illinois?

The typical household in Zion, Illinois earns about $45,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zion, Illinois expensive?

In Zion, Illinois, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Zion, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Zion, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zion, Illinois?

About 11.9% of people in Zion, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zion, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Zion, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,091 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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