Cherry, IL

Census Place

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2021 Population

475

0.835% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

54.5

9.22% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.4%

201% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,000

7.23% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$84,100

6.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cherry, IL had a population of 475 people with a median age of 54.5 and a median household income of $46,000. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cherry, IL declined from 479 to 475, a −0.835% decrease and its median household income declined from $49,583 to $46,000, a −7.23% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cherry, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Cherry, 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.

100% of the residents in Cherry, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Cherry, IL was $84,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

Most people in Cherry, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherry, IL was 2 cars per household.

United States Illinois Bureau County, IL Ottawa-Peru, IL Knox, Stark, Bureau, Marshall & Woodford Counties PUMA, IL

Population & Diversity

Cherry, IL is home to a population of 475 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.11% of Cherry, IL residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2021, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (448 people) in Cherry, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14 White (Hispanic) and 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Cherry, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cherry, IL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cherry, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherry, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
448 ± 111
White (Hispanic)
14 ± 12
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7 ± 11

2.95%

Hispanic Population

14 people

2.95% of the people in Cherry, IL are hispanic (14 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cherry, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

0.418%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2021, 2.11% of Cherry, IL residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cherry, IL was 0.418%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cherry, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
21 ± 24
Korea
6 ± 16
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 13

Cherry, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cherry, IL employs 193 people. The largest industries in Cherry, IL are Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Retail Trade (26 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($64,167), Construction ($58,750), and Wholesale Trade ($44,375).

Employment

Occupations

193

2021 Value

± 70

2.12%

1 Year growth

± 51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherry, IL grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 189 employees to 193 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherry, IL, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (23 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20 people), and Material Moving Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherry, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

193

2021 Value

± 70

2.12%

1 Year growth

± 51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherry, IL grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 189 employees to 193 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherry, IL, are Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Retail Trade (26 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherry, IL, though some of these residents may live in Cherry, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,667

Median earning men ± $5,755

$31,250

Median earning women ± $14,175

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Retail Trade ($70,417), Construction ($58,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($40,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,208), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($14,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cherry, IL was $84,100 in 2021, which is 0.343 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $79,200 to $84,100, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Cherry, IL is 79.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cherry, IL have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cherry, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$84,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,584

$173

Median Property Taxes

±$53

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 Cherry, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cherry, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.4%

Homeownership

2021

54.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.4% of the housing units in Cherry, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cherry, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9647

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Cherry, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,000

Median Household Income

± $16,033

218

Number of Households

± 56

In 2021, the median household income of the 218 households in Cherry, IL declined from $46,000 from the previous year's value of $49,583.

The following chart displays the households in Cherry, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cherry, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (92.4%)
Worked At Home (4.32%)
Carpooled (3.24%)

In 2021, 92.4% of workers in Cherry, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.32%) and those who carpooled to work (3.24%).

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.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cherry, IL have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.39% of the workforce in Cherry, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherry, IL (54 out of 475 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherry, IL is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.7% of the population of Cherry, IL has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 30.7% on Medicare, 8.84% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bureau County, IL see 2039 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.05% increase from the previous year (1941 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1538 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,039 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bureau County, IL

Primary care physicians in Bureau County, IL see an average of 2,039 patients per year. This represents a 5.05% increase from the previous year (1,941 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bureau County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 32% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.32%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

30.7%

Medicare

8.84%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherry, IL declined by 7.56% from 2.51% to 2.32%.

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