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Amboy Community Unit School District 272
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 4,906. The median household income is $69,918 and the median age is 46.5.
4,906
Population
24
People / sq mi
$69,918
Median Income
46.5
Median Age
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 covers 203 sq mi of land at 24.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,918
Median Household Income
$36,925
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,900
Median Home Value
$848
Median Rent
76.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.9%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 serves a community with a population of 4,906 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Amboy Community Unit School District 272 is $69,918, with a per capita income of $36,925. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 is 92.0% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 56.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amboy Community Unit School District 272, 92.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amboy Community Unit School District 272 is $171,900, with a median rent of $848. The homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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Data for Amboy Community Unit School District 272 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1703690).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.