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Cobden School Unit District 17
Cobden School Unit District 17 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 3,268. The median household income is $51,607 and the median age is 49.9.
3,268
Population
38
People / sq mi
$51,607
Median Income
49.9
Median Age
Cobden School Unit District 17 covers 86 sq mi of land at 37.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,607
Median Household Income
$29,299
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,500
Median Home Value
$700
Median Rent
81.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.8%
High School+
22.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cobden School Unit District 17 serves a community with a population of 3,268 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Cobden School Unit District 17 is $51,607, with a per capita income of $29,299. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Cobden School Unit District 17 is 80.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cobden School Unit District 17, 84.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cobden School Unit District 17 is $114,500, with a median rent of $700. The homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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Data for Cobden School Unit District 17 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1710570).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.