Apple River, IL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    290
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.5
    25.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.7%
    50.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,028
    12.4% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $87,100
    10.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    135
    5.59% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Apple River, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.5% of the residents in Apple River, IL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Apple River, IL was $87,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

    Most people in Apple River, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Apple River, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Apple River, IL is home to a population of 290 people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.48% of Apple River, IL residents were born outside of the country (13 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (257 people) in Apple River, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 White (Hispanic) and 5 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.5% of Apple River, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Apple River, IL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Apple River, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      257 ± 74
    2. White (Hispanic)
      23 ± 32
    3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      5 ± 8
    7.93%
    Hispanic Population
    23 people

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (257 people) in Apple River, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 White (Hispanic) and 5 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.93% of the people in Apple River, IL are hispanic (23 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Apple River, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.48%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    13 people
    2.62%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8 people

    As of 2024, 4.48% of Apple River, IL residents (13 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Apple River, IL was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      6 ± 20
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      4 ± 19
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2 ± 13

    Apple River, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Apple River, IL.

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Apple River, IL has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 30.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.76% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.79%
    Uninsured
    34.1%
    Employer Coverage
    30.3%
    Medicaid
    14.5%
    Medicare
    14.5%
    Non-Group
    2.76%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Apple River, IL grew by 65.3% from 2.3% to 3.79%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Apple River, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Apple River, IL employs 135 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Apple River, IL were Manufacturing (51 people), Retail Trade (26 people), and Educational Services (20 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($50,625), Other Services Except Public Administration ($47,917), and Construction ($38,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    135
    2024 Value
    ± 69
    −5.59%
    1 Year decline
    ± 72.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Apple River, IL declined at a rate of −5.59%, from 143 employees to 135 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Apple River, IL, are Production Occupations (22 people), Sales & Related Occupations (20 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Apple River, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    135
    2024 Value
    ± 69
    −5.59%
    1 Year decline
    ± 72.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Apple River, IL declined at a rate of −5.59%, from 143 employees to 135 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Apple River, IL, are Manufacturing (51 people), Retail Trade (26 people), and Educational Services (20 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Apple River, IL, though some of these residents may live in Apple River, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,250
    Median earning men ± $6,335
    $35,000
    Median earning women ± $12,518

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,714), Construction ($46,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,625).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,568), Retail Trade ($22,813), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,444).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Apple River, IL was $87,100 in 2024, which is 0.262 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $78,600 to $87,100, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Apple River, IL is 66.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Apple River, IL have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Apple River, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $87,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,371
    $85
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$31

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Apple River, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    55.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.9% of the housing units in Apple River, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $44,028
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,196
    127
    Number of Households
    ± 36

    In 2024, the median household income of the 127 households in Apple River, IL declined from $44,028 from the previous year's value of $50,250.

    The following chart displays the households in Apple River, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Apple River, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86.7%)
    2. Carpooled (7.41%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.44%)

    In 2024, 86.7% of workers in Apple River, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.41%) and those who worked at home (4.44%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Apple River, IL have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Apple River, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Apple River, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Apple River, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Apple River, IL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Apple River, IL (63 out of 290 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Apple River, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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