Sycamore, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,990
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
9.6%
Median Home
$199,500
Median Income
$65,924
Median Rent
$915
Sycamore SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
6
Sycamore, IL Cost Of Living
98
Sycamore's Overall Cost Of Living
Sycamore's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sycamore | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Sycamore in Illinois
Map Of Sycamore, IL
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Population over time in Sycamore
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,990 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 17,725 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 17,712 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 17,611 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 17,572 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 17,473 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 17,566 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 17,505 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 17,179 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 16,800 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sycamore
| Race | Sycamore | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.0% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sycamore
| Gender | Sycamore | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sycamore for adults over 25
| Education | Sycamore | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sycamore, Illinois
| Income | Sycamore | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
