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Quincy Micro

Quincy, IL-MO · 2 counties · 75,769 residents · 1,360.169 sq mi
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Quincy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,737. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,899.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
75,769
−4%since 2000
from 78,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K75K77K78K79K1990201020202024Quincy
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,737
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,978
+72%since 2000
from $17,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,899
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,382 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(74,643)
Black3%(2,341)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(644)
Asian0.4%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(8,006)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(67,704)
Black3.5%(2,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,452)
Asian0.7%(522)
Other2.3%(1,748)
Diversity Score20.3%(15,376)
Segregation Score30.8%(23,324)
Diversity Score
20
+100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

QuincyCENTRAL38,918
What's inside

2 component counties

Adams CountyCENTRAL64,267Lewis County9,879
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, IL-MO?

Quincy, IL-MO has about 75,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quincy, IL-MO?

The typical household in Quincy, IL-MO earns about $53,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quincy, IL-MO expensive?

In Quincy, IL-MO, the median home is worth about $124,899, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, IL-MO?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Quincy, IL-MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quincy, IL-MO?

About 13.3% of people in Quincy, IL-MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quincy, IL-MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Quincy, IL-MO has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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