Total Population
56,260
Population
Growth Rate
-0.41%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
19.500
Households
22,874
Total Housing Units
26,813
Owner Occupied
16,726
Renter Occupied
6,149
Vacant
3,939
Median Home Value
$107,313
Average Home Value
$140,072
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.28%
Per Capita Income
1.83%
Median Household
$51,095 $53,768
Average Household
$65,363 $71,294
Per Capita
$26,727 $29,257
Total Businesses
1,927
Total Employed
21,444
Workers 16+
25,115
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
162
Employed
3,495
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
77
Employed
3,055
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
285
Employed
2,366
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
139
Employed
1,732
2021 Arts/Entertainment/Rec
Businesses
42
Employed
1,641
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
154
Employed
1,601
Some
High School
2,623
Graduated
High School
14,166
Associates
Degree
3,346
Bachelor's
Degree
5,481
Graduate
Degree
2,451
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
17,224
Non-Resident Commuters
6,739
Drive Alone
20,407
Carpooled
2,154
Public
130
Work At Home
1,271
Twenty-three years ago, Gary Harpole had a vision to help grow the economy in his family’s hometown of Nebo, Illinois. Having traveled abroad, he saw Western Illinois with fresh eyes, appreciating the incredible beauty and tranquility of the area. Learn More!