Christopher city, Illinois
City
Population: 2,413
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Illinois , Illinois
Census Bureau data for Christopher city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Christopher city
- What is the median household income in Christopher city?
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The median household income in Christopher city is $42,244 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Christopher city?
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The poverty rate in Christopher city is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Christopher city?
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$68,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Christopher city?
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The median gross rent in Christopher city is $652 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Christopher city residents have a college degree?
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15.7% of adults in Christopher city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
2,413
Median Age
49.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,244
±$8,667
-$39,458 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$50,915
Median Family Income
$59,773
Poverty Rate
17.6%
+9.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
35.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.1%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,432
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Renter-Occupied
28.9%
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Median Home Value
$68,800
-$181,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$652
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.7%
-21.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.1%
Some College / Associate
30.0%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
+0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
7.8%
Government Workers
16.5%
Private For-Profit
75.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.7 min
Drove Alone
83.6%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,232
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 17.1%
Working age (18–64): 82.9%
65 and over: 27.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
63.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
25.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.7%
Uninsured
6.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.2%
Has a Computer
86.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023