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Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21
Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 1,397. The median household income is $80,357 and the median age is 37.8.
1,397
Population
19
People / sq mi
$80,357
Median Income
37.8
Median Age
Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 covers 73 sq mi of land at 19.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$80,357
Median Household Income
$38,256
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$112,000
Median Home Value
$985
Median Rent
65.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.0%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 serves a community with a population of 1,397 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 is $80,357, with a per capita income of $38,256. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 is 97.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21, 97.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 is $112,000, with a median rent of $985. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.
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Data for Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1718390).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.