Living in Nekoma, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nekoma · Census data 2020–2024

Nekoma has 49 residents with a median age of 71.5. The median household income is $18,719 (78% lower than the Illinois median).

Nekoma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Nekoma at a glance

Population
49
Median age
71.5State: 39
Median household income
$18,719State: $83,390
Homeowners
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Nekoma a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 78% lower than the Illinois median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Nekoma median household income

The median household income in Nekoma is $18,719 and the income per person is $24,294. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).

Median household income

Nekoma$18,719
Illinois$83,390
United States$80,734

Housing in Nekoma: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
49
Owner-occupied
89.8%
Renter-occupied
10.2%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938

Nekoma demographics

Population
49
Median age
71.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
100%
Households
49
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
81.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black10.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nekoma ›

Education in Nekoma

0% of adults 25 and older in Nekoma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Nekoma0%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Nekoma

Unemployment rate
—State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
18.4%

Nekoma vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Nekoma49$18,719——
Altona498$69,375$102,000$940
Bishop Hill134$56,429$102,500—
Woodhull731$65,893$122,400$634
Oneida719$66,791$114,100$828
Galva2,454$52,470$83,700$783
Cambridge2,128$64,979$123,100$968
Alpha831$77,639$111,400$819
Andover434$77,813$163,600$924

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Living in Nekoma: FAQ

What is the median household income in Nekoma, IL?

The median household income in Nekoma is $18,719, 78% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Nekoma, IL a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 78% lower than the Illinois median.

What is the median age in Nekoma?

The median age in Nekoma is 71.5 years (Illinois: 39).

How educated is Nekoma?

0% of adults in Nekoma have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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