Nameoki, Madison County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nameoki, 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 Nameoki, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nameoki, Illinois. The estimated population of Nameoki, Illinois is 12,189 people, with a median age of 37.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,189
+0.23%
-2.06%
2020
12,161
-1.67% -
2019
12,367
-0.34% -
2018
12,409
-0.29% -
2017
12,445
- -

Population of Nameoki, 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
77.1%
81.4%
-5.28%
Black/African American
4.8%
8%
-40.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Hispanic
12.5%
8%
+56.25%
Asian
1.8%
0.3%
+500.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2%
+45.00%
Other
0.9%
0.1%
+800.00%

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 Nameoki, 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 37.1 -8.17% 35.6 -9.64% 38.4 -6.11%
2020 40.4 +2.54% 39.4 +0.77% 40.9 +3.28%
2019 39.4 -2.96% 39.1 +0.26% 39.6 -4.58%
2018 40.6 +2.01% 39 0% 41.5 -0.48%
2017 39.8 - 39 - 41.7 -

The median age of Nameoki, 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 9 868 +15.12% 767 +16.82% 988 895
10 to 19 688 +33.05% 822 +3.89% 898 833
20 to 29 703 +10.57% 838 -4.25% 770 790
30 to 39 852 -34.72% 716 +8.08% 587 749
40 to 49 622 +23.87% 749 +4.38% 783 775
50 to 59 883 -24.51% 1,192 -29.23% 682 866
60 to 69 755 +4.64% 681 -10.73% 785 601
70+ 593 -21.62% 716 +0.16% 470 717

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nameoki, Illinois is $52,011.00.

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 Nameoki.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,912.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,780.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,811.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nameoki, 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 Nameoki, Illinois is currently $67,337.00.

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.

2.13% of households in Nameoki 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 Nameoki against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nameoki is $25,873.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Nameoki 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
    8.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.74%

Employment

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

The total population of Nameoki over the age of 16 is 9,150.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 Nameoki is 60.80%.

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 575 63.50% 24.90%
20 to 24 years 608 82.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 952 91.80% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 661 89.90% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 1,140 76.20% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 1,808 83.80% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 833 65.30% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 806 50.70% 8.30%
65 to 74 years 1,012 19.40% 8.70%
75 years and over 755 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nameoki. 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 8,107 63.20% 5.80%
Black or African American 463 77.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 78.60% 0.00%
Asian 103 77.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 138 64.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 325 71.70% 14.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,009 90.10% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,444 60.20% 5.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Nameoki is 5,562, with median earnings of $38,180.00.

Women in Nameoki, Illinois earning approximately 61.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,562 $38,180.00
Male 2,848 $43,562.00
Female 2,714 $26,748.00

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 140 $90,147.00
Business and Financial 115 $58,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $123,705.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 122 $39,286.00
Legal 56 $62,917.00
Educational and Library 166 $56,974.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 289 $53,431.00
Healthcare Support 179 $29,531.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $89,013.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 576 $15,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 305 $34,102.00
Personal Care and Service 294 $16,667.00
Sales 416 $41,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 618 $37,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 457 $47,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 180 $77,065.00
Production 492 $42,721.00
Transportation and Material Moving 301 $46,854.00

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 105 $84,350.00 35 $109,375.00
Business and Financial 75 $75,481.00 40 $52,321.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $123,705.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $44,808.00 76 $38,214.00
Legal 14 $0.00 42 $63,889.00
Educational and Library 30 $0.00 136 $52,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 284 $53,564.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 161 $33,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $89,145.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $15,900.00 410 $11,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $34,570.00 144 $26,923.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $40,774.00 236 $9,423.00
Sales 225 $43,375.00 191 $38,149.00
Office and Administrative Support 155 $27,188.00 463 $37,266.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 450 $47,667.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 180 $77,065.00 0 $0.00
Production 357 $44,798.00 135 $9,636.00
Transportation and Material Moving 255 $47,486.00 46 $13,158.00

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 4,610 households in Nameoki, with an average household size of 2.64 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 3,549 families in Nameoki with an average family size of 3.01 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 2,429 330 790 1,061
Average Household Size 3.15 2.82 3.16 1.04
Total Families 2,429 330 790 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.43 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 3,549 families in Nameoki, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nameoki:

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 5,214 housing units in Nameoki, Illinois.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,610 88.42%
Vacant 604 11.58%

20.27% of the total 5,214 housing units in Nameoki are rental units. This is approximately 1,057 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,315 are occupied by the owner - or 63.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nameoki is $884.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nameoki 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
    238
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    684
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    363
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Nameoki is $101,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    579
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,043
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    829
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    460
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    343
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    25
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    36
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    185
  • 1940 to 1949
    327
  • 1950 to 1959
    534
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,103
  • 1970 to 1979
    828
  • 1980 to 1989
    640
  • 1990 to 1999
    644
  • 2000 to 2009
    667
  • 2010 to 2013
    286
  • 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 Nameoki that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,548
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,732
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,219

Commuting to Work

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

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nameoki.

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
    87
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    696
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    701
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    911
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    822
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    536
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    816
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    271
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    144
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    130
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    136
  • 90 or more minutes
    86

Summary

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

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