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Population Review

Sycamore city, IL — Population & Demographics

Sycamore city, IL has a population of 18,243. The median household income is $80,837 and the median age is 37.6.

18,243

Population

$80,837

Median Income

$254,200

Median Home Value

37.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White88.9%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,837

Median Household Income

$40,963

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$254,200

Median Home Value

$1,062

Median Rent

71.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.9%

High School+

43.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

76.4%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

26.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.1%

Foreign Born

92.8%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

11.9%

With Disability

97.5%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.9%
Manufacturing13.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.4%
Retail Trade7.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.3%
Information5.3%
Public Administration4.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Construction2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore city, IL has a population of 18,243 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Sycamore city, IL is $80,837, with 8.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Sycamore city, IL is $254,200, with median rent at $1,062.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.