Franklin Grove, Lee County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Franklin Grove, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Franklin Grove, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Franklin Grove, Illinois. The estimated population of Franklin Grove, Illinois is 1,008 people, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look at the total population in Franklin Grove over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,008
+6.33%
-2.89%
2020
948
-4.24% -
2019
990
+3.66%
-
2018
955
-8% -
2017
1,038
- -

Population of Franklin Grove, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.1%
94.2%
-6.48%
Black/African American
0.2%
1.8%
-88.89%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
10%
1.6%
+525.00%
Asian
0.2%
2.3%
-91.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Franklin Grove, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -10.58% 43.5 -6.85% 40.3 -5.84%
2020 46.3 +10.5% 46.7 +12.26% 42.8 +1.9%
2019 41.9 -4.99% 41.6 -0.72% 42 -9.29%
2018 44.1 +4.01% 41.9 -4.99% 46.3 +13.76%
2017 42.4 - 44.1 - 40.7 -

The median age of Franklin Grove, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 75 18.47% 80 -23.93% 62 60
10 to 19 56 +25.32% 73 20.74% 61 72
20 to 29 28 +122.36% 32 +101.34% 72 77
30 to 39 55 -52.41% 83 -35.53% 31 49
40 to 49 52 +21.01% 70 -16.13% 54 53
50 to 59 74 -37.05% 38 +30.86% 46 45
60 to 69 65 1.52% 68 -5.72% 62 63
70+ 85 +30.81% 104 -1.61% 100 101

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Franklin Grove, Illinois is $50,302.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Franklin Grove.

  • Under 25
    $47,212.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,571.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Franklin Grove, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Franklin Grove, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Franklin Grove, Illinois is currently $65,199.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.24% of households in Franklin Grove are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Franklin Grove against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Franklin Grove is $27,955.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Franklin Grove by the total population of Franklin Grove.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Franklin Grove, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Franklin Grove to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Franklin Grove that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Franklin Grove over the age of 16 is 785.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Franklin Grove is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 32 40.60% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 106 96.20% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 43 95.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 42 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 96 94.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 96 82.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 44 54.50% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 54 55.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 131 26.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 141 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Franklin Grove. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 746 56.70% 1.90%
Black or African American 2 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 34 82.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 49 79.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 723 55.90% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Franklin Grove as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Franklin Grove is 448, with median earnings of $33,571.00.

Women in Franklin Grove, Illinois earning approximately 48.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 448 $33,571.00
Male 234 $47,778.00
Female 214 $23,056.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 29 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 26 $81,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $74,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $31,136.00
Community and Social Service 18 $34,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $33,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $27,917.00
Healthcare Support 12 $24,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $65,625.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $13,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00
Sales 22 $11,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 45 $13,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $42,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $62,813.00
Production 65 $32,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $61,667.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 12 $73,750.00 17 $21,719.00
Business and Financial 14 $75,833.00 12 $85,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $74,167.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 30 $33,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 20 $19,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 12 $24,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $65,625.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 8 $13,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $25,625.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Sales 2 $0.00 20 $4,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 2 $0.00 43 $12,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $42,083.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $62,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 50 $45,357.00 15 $30,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $61,667.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 401 households in Franklin Grove, with an average household size of 2.28 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 206 families in Franklin Grove with an average family size of 3.33 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 153 12 41 195
Average Household Size 3.29 2.33 3.9 1.13
Total Families 153 12 41 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.33 3.76 0

Poverty

Of the 206 families in Franklin Grove, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Franklin Grove:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 420 housing units in Franklin Grove, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 401 95.48%
Vacant 19 4.52%

35.48% of the total 420 housing units in Franklin Grove are rental units. This is approximately 149 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 251 are occupied by the owner - or 59.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Franklin Grove is $807.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Franklin Grove that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1
  • Less than $500
    41
  • $500 to $999
    60
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in Franklin Grove is $97,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Franklin Grove that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    105
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    89
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    12
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Franklin Grove. The chart below shows the number of properties in Franklin Grove that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    201
  • 1940 to 1949
    34
  • 1950 to 1959
    34
  • 1960 to 1969
    30
  • 1970 to 1979
    32
  • 1980 to 1989
    36
  • 1990 to 1999
    50
  • 2000 to 2009
    2
  • 2010 to 2013
    1
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Franklin Grove that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    63
  • 1 vehicle available
    99
  • 2 vehicles available
    178
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    61

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Franklin Grove get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Franklin Grove that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Franklin Grove.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    22
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    73
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    52
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    46
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    63
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    73
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    19
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    16
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6
  • 90 or more minutes
    19

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Franklin Grove, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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