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Arrowsmith, IL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Village in McLean County, IL, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

320
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

36
years ∙ half population younger than 36, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
32%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Arrowsmith is a village within McLean County, Illinois, United States.
Location
Village in McLean County, IL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.449273° N, 88.632098° W
DMS40° 26′ 57.38″ N, 88° 37′ 55.55″ W

Population Density & area

1,624/sq mi (626.2/km²)
Total Area
0.197 sq mi (0.511 km²)
Land Area
0.197 sq mi (0.511 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.4% male
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%
males per 100 females
Arrowsmith 93.9
McLean County 95.6
Illinois 97.7

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Arrowsmith 0%
McLean County 7.6%
Illinois 14.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

36
years ∙ half population younger than 36, half older
Arrowsmith
36
McLean County
34.3
Illinois
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
100
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Arrowsmith 100
McLean County 55.7
Illinois 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 28.4% 21.2% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 50% 64.2% 61.2%
Senior (65+) 21.6% 14.6% 17%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 100 55.7 63.5
Child dependency ratio 56.9 33 35.7
Old-age dependency ratio 43.1 22.7 27.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
81.3%
Black
12.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.4%
Other
1.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
32%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Arrowsmith 32%
McLean County 40.4%
Illinois 60.5%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Arrowsmith population
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Hispanic or Latino 4.4% 6.4% 18.8%
Mexican 3.8% 4.8% 14.4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.5% 1.6%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.6% 1% 2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95.6% 93.6% 81.2%
One race 94% 90.3% 77.8%
White 81.3% 76.2% 58.1%
Black or African American 12.8% 8.4% 13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 5.2% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.6% 3.3% 3.4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

72.3% family
Family 72.3%
Non family 27.7%
% family households
Arrowsmith 72.3%
McLean County 57.1%
Illinois 62.2%

Average household size

2.86
persons per household
Arrowsmith
2.86
McLean County
2.31
Illinois
2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Arrowsmith population
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total households 112 70,220 5,036,449
Average houshold size 2.86 2.31 2.46
Family households 81 40,061 3,130,978
Average family size 3.3 3 3.14
Married couple family 62 31,123 2,282,435
Other families 19 8,938 848,543
Male householder 12 2,532 248,521
Female householder 7 6,406 600,022
Non-family households 31 30,159 1,905,471
One-person households 19 23,191 1,569,881
Male householder 11 11,229 712,191
Senior (65+) living alone 6 2,313 210,051
Female householder 8 11,962 857,690
Senior (65+) living alone 3 5,110 417,870
Other living arrangements 12 6,968 335,590

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

129
housing units
Arrowsmith 129
McLean County 75,305
Illinois 5,457,452

Occupancy status

86.8% occupied
Occupied 86.8%
Vacant 13.2%
vacancy rate
Arrowsmith 13.2%
McLean County 6.8%
Illinois 7.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

96.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
96.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
3.9%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1954
Half of houses were built before 1954, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
43.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
21%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
30.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
5.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6 5.9 5.6
1–3 rooms 1.6% 14.4% 14.6%
4–6 rooms 65.1% 44.8% 50.9%
7+ rooms 33.4% 40.9% 34.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.6% 2.2% 3.1%
1 bedroom 0% 10% 11.5%
2 bedrooms 14.7% 25.7% 27.7%
3 bedrooms 74.4% 32.9% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 9.3% 29.2% 21.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1954 1982 1971
Total housing units 129 75,305 5,457,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

87.5% owners
Renter-occupied 12.5%
Owner-occupied 87.5%
homeownership rate
Arrowsmith 87.5%
McLean County 65.1%
Illinois 67.1%

Average household size

2.97
Owner-occupied
2.07
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Arrowsmith 2.97
McLean County 2.51
Illinois 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total occupied units 112 70,220 5,036,449
Year moved in
2020 or later 8.9% 29.3% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 40.2% 39.6% 38.1%
2000 to 2009 20.5% 15.8% 17.3%
1999 or earlier 30.4% 15.3% 21.3%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.7% 97.5%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.7% 1.6%
1.51 or more 0% 0.6% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.8% 5.9% 11%
1 vehicle 30.4% 36.5% 35.7%
2 vehicles 44.6% 39.8% 35.1%
3 or more vehicles 23.2% 17.8% 18.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 94.6% 75% 79.5%
Electricity 3.6% 24.1% 18.6%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.5% 0.8%
No fuel used 1.8% 0.3% 0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 1.8% 0.2% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.8% 1.1% 0.8%
No telephone service available 1.8% 0.3% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$103,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Arrowsmith
$103,500
McLean County
$208,400
Illinois
$263,300

Housing Cost Burden

11.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
11.3%
Owners without a mortgage
12.5%
Renters
25%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Property value
Median Value $103,500 $208,400 $263,300
Under $100,000 44.9% 12% 13.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 54.1% 35.1% 21.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 27.8% 22.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 1% 20.2% 27.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 4.6% 12.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.4% 2.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 54.1% 62.9% 60.8%
Without a mortgage 45.9% 37.1% 39.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,108 $1,673 $1,987
Without a mortgage $668 $713 $792
Gross rent
Median rent $975 $1,009 $1,274

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

26.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Arrowsmith 26.2%
McLean County 47.2%
Illinois 37.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Arrowsmith 2%
McLean County 4.1%
Illinois 9.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

84
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1.2%
K–12
96.4%
College / Undergraduate
1.2%
Graduate / Professional
1.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

5.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Arrowsmith
5.3%
McLean County
68.6%
Illinois
41.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total enrolled (age 3+) 84 54,429 3,051,569
Nursery / preschool 1.2% 4.8% 6.3%
K–12 96.4% 48.6% 67.3%
Kindergarten 6% 3.1% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 15.5% 14% 19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 67.9% 17% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 7.1% 14.5% 22.1%
College or graduate school 2.4% 46.6% 26.4%
College, undergraduate 1.2% 40.8% 19.8%
Graduate, professional school 1.2% 5.8% 6.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 5.3% 68.6% 41.4%
School type
Public school 91.7% 87.3% 80.5%
Private school 8.3% 12.7% 19.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

210
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1%
9th-12th, no diploma
1%
HS graduate
55.2%
Some college no degree
12.9%
Associates degree
3.8%
Bachelors degree
19%
Graduate or professional degree
7.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
0% · 100%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
56.9% · 43.1%
Some college no degree
51.9% · 48.1%
Associates degree
87.5% · 12.5%
Bachelors degree
32.5% · 67.5%
Graduate or professional degree
26.7% · 73.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Population (25+) 210 106,224 8,767,004
Less than 9th grade 1% 1.4% 4.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 1% 2.7% 5%
High school diploma or GED 55.2% 22.4% 25.1%
Some college, no degree 12.9% 17.5% 19.2%
Associate's degree 3.8% 8.7% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 26.2% 47.2% 37.8%
Bachelor's degree 19% 31% 22.6%
Graduate or professional 7.1% 16.2% 15.3%
High School or higher 98.1% 95.9% 90.5%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$56,250
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$53,438
Some college or associates
$70,250
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

5.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
50%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college or associates
17.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
5.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $56,250 $59,024 $55,582
Less than high school graduate $— $33,813 $34,655
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $53,438 $42,177 $40,965
Some college or associate's degree $70,250 $47,761 $47,813
Bachelor's degree $— $75,739 $73,326
Graduate or professional degree $— $84,891 $91,623
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 50% 21.6% 21.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.6% 14.1% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 17.1% 11.8% 9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.5% 3.7% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

232
residents 16 years and over
Arrowsmith 232
McLean County 139,411
Illinois 10,264,353

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
49.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Arrowsmith 49.1%
McLean County 62.8%
Illinois 61%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.1
years ∙ half are younger than 41.1, half older
Arrowsmith
41.1
McLean County
36.4
Illinois
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47.9% male
Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Arrowsmith 52.1
McLean County 49
Illinois 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Arrowsmith
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total labor force 121 90,392 6,674,020
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.7% 5.9% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 7.4% 15.8% 9.4%
25 to 29 years 9.1% 11% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 19.8% 10% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 30.6% 20.5% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 20.7% 18.2% 19.7%
55 to 59 years 5.8% 7.6% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 3.3% 6.5% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 0.8% 3.7% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.8% 0.7% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 47.9% 51% 52.4%
Female 52.1% 49% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

52.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Arrowsmith
52.2%
McLean County
64.8%
Illinois
65%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

52.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
52.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Arrowsmith 52.1%
McLean County 62%
Illinois 60.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Arrowsmith
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 40% 42.3% 41.2%
20 to 24 years 52.9% 69.6% 76.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 88.6% 85.3%
30 to 34 years 100% 84.8% 85.7%
35 to 44 years 64.9% 87.2% 85.7%
45 to 54 years 96.2% 87.1% 83.7%
55 to 59 years 63.6% 71.3% 76.8%
60 to 64 years 33.3% 61.4% 60.8%
65 to 74 years 1.6% 22.1% 27.5%
75 years and over 12.5% 6.9% 7.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 52.3% 67.8% 69.5%
Female 52.1% 62% 60.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 52.8% 64% 64.2%
Black or African American —% 62.4% 60.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 62.1% 71.4%
Asian —% 75.2% 67.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 85.9% 68.8%
Some Other Race —% 75.1% 70.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 68.7% 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 85.7% 70.9% 70.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Arrowsmith
5.8%
McLean County
3.1%
Illinois
5.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

3.4%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Arrowsmith 3.4%
McLean County 3%
Illinois 6%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Arrowsmith
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 9% 15%
20 to 24 years 22.2% 4.5% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.5% 6.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 4% 5.5%
35 to 44 years 13.5% 1.3% 4.7%
45 to 54 years 0% 1.9% 4.4%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.8% 4.5%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.4% 4.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.5% 4.4%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 3.4% 3% 6%
Female 7.9% 3.2% 5.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.8% 2.6% 4.4%
Black or African American —% 5.8% 12.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 3.5% 5.9%
Asian —% 4.2% 4.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 11.5% 3.4%
Some Other Race —% 5.5% 6.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 4.1% 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.4% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

114
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Arrowsmith 114
McLean County 87,569
Illinois 6,263,764
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

63%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Arrowsmith 63%
McLean County 68%
Illinois 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Arrowsmith, IL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 21.9%
Retail trade 19.3%
Construction 11.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 23.2% of 56 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 31% of 58 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Arrowsmith
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total employed population 114 87,569 6,263,764
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.8% 1.6% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 11.4% 3.7% 5.4%
Manufacturing 2.6% 8.4% 11.5%
Wholesale trade 3.5% 1.7% 2.6%
Retail trade 19.3% 10.2% 10.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7% 3% 6.3%
Utilities 0% 0.9% 0.7%
Information 0% 1% 1.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 6.1% 17.1% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.2% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 5.3% 6% 8.8%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.6% 3.3% 4%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.9% 12.9% 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 21.9% 12.2% 13.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 2.2% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 7.1% 6.3%
Other services 10.5% 4.3% 4.6%
Government 0% 3.1% 3.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

89.5% Private
Government 8.8%
Private Employment 89.5%
Self Employed 1.8%
Private employment (%)
Arrowsmith 89.5%
McLean County 78.2%
Illinois 77.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

1.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 1.8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Arrowsmith
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Private wage & salary 89.5% 78.2% 77.7%
For-profit company employees 85.1% 69% 68.1%
Not-for-profit employees 4.4% 9.2% 9.7%
Self-employed 1.8% 6.6% 9%
Incorporated business 0% 2.3% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 1.8% 4.2% 4.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 8.8% 15.2% 13.3%
Local government 0.9% 7.1% 7.8%
State government 3.5% 7.2% 3.4%
Federal government 4.4% 0.9% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

8.8% WFH
Work from home 8.8%
Commute to work 91.2%
Working from home (%)
Arrowsmith 8.8%
McLean County 17.5%
Illinois 15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

28.2 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Arrowsmith 28.2
McLean County 18.3
Illinois 27.8
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Arrowsmith
Employed residents 16+.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total employed population 114 87,569 6,263,764
Worked from home 8.8% 17.5% 15.9%
Drove Alone 89.4% 69.1% 65.9%
Carpooled 1.8% 7.8% 7.8%
Public transportation 0% 0.7% 5.8%
Walked 0% 4% 2.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.8% 1.9%
Commuting population 103 70,718 5,176,936
Mean travel time (minutes) 28.2 18.3 27.8
Less than 5 minutes 4.9% 4.6% 3.1%
5 to 14 minutes 7.8% 41.7% 21.8%
15 to 29 minutes 36.9% 37.1% 33.1%
30 to 44 minutes 34% 9.5% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 13.6% 3.2% 10%
60 to 89 minutes 1.9% 2.4% 7.2%
90 minutes or more 1% 1.5% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$62,917
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Arrowsmith $62,917
McLean County $66,123
Illinois $65,575
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

104 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Arrowsmith 104¢
McLean County 76¢
Illinois 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Arrowsmith, IL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$125,000
Workers in Retail trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Retail trade $125,000
Professional and technical services $93,750
Manufacturing $73,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $73,750, compared to $60,833 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $125,000, compared to $63,333 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Arrowsmith
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Median Earnings $62,917 $66,123 $65,575
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $67,258 $54,552
Mining and logging $— $59,769 $79,153
Construction $— $72,222 $69,748
Manufacturing $73,750 $60,196 $65,309
Wholesale trade $60,833 $73,534 $68,228
Retail trade $125,000 $40,318 $47,237
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $71,071 $59,191 $60,707
Utilities $— $86,518 $101,662
Information $— $84,559 $84,305
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $48,125 $96,448 $91,652
Real estate and leasing $— $78,611 $70,473
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $93,750 $85,192 $99,457
Corporate management $— $108,628 $104,709
Administrative and waste services $— $50,816 $48,943
Education and health services
Educational services $— $59,441 $65,548
Health care and social assistance $64,167 $56,591 $60,191
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $40,243 $53,253
Accommodation and food services $— $35,608 $37,219
Other services $— $47,941 $51,852
Government $— $77,113 $82,226
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$60,000
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $60,000
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $58,750, compared to $60,833 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $61,250, compared to $63,333 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Arrowsmith
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $60,000 $67,610 $64,241
Not-for-profit employees $— $62,103 $66,448
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $70,284 $75,243
Unincorporated business $— $56,372 $48,242
Government
Local government $— $65,512 $70,623
State government $— $70,841 $69,277
Federal government $— $59,214 $78,457
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Arrowsmith, IL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$197,813
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $197,813
Office and administrative support $70,750
Business and finance $61,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $60,833 versus $60,833 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $70,750 versus $63,333 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Arrowsmith
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Median earnings(Total) $62,917 $66,123 $65,575
Management and business
Management $— $87,091 $101,188
Business and finance $61,250 $79,661 $89,539
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $105,987 $105,993
Architecture and engineering $— $97,467 $98,682
Sciences $— $77,250 $80,320
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $60,972 $58,871
Legal $— $78,750 $121,674
Education, Training and Library $— $65,519 $64,259
Arts, design and media $— $60,769 $68,411
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $197,813 $93,110 $90,854
Health technicians $— $52,688 $55,100
Healthcare support $— $36,557 $37,977
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $45,893 $58,469
Law enforcement $— $91,734 $90,691
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $31,923 $32,384
Building and grounds cleaning $— $38,750 $38,461
Personal care and service $— $37,552 $35,797
Sales and office
Sales $51,667 $64,643 $63,665
Office and Administrative Support $70,750 $44,195 $50,140
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $33,301 $43,416
Construction and extraction $— $73,053 $66,484
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $60,000 $62,306
Production and transportation
Production $— $51,528 $49,771
Transportation $— $50,595 $59,924
Material moving $— $34,026 $40,369
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$88,594
Median household income in Arrowsmith
Median household income (USD)
Arrowsmith
$88,594
McLean County
$79,905
Illinois
$83,390
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Arrowsmith, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$31,387
Per capita income in Arrowsmith
Per capita income (USD)
Arrowsmith
$31,387
McLean County
$43,372
Illinois
$46,406
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Arrowsmith, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$89,346
Average household income in Arrowsmith
Avg household income (USD)
Arrowsmith
$89,346
McLean County
$105,003
Illinois
$115,638
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Arrowsmith, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$89,346
Mean household income
$88,594
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Arrowsmith $752
McLean County $25,098
Illinois $32,248
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Arrowsmith
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Arrowsmith and peer geographies.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total households 112 70,220 5,036,449
Median household income $88,594 $79,905 $83,390
Mean household income $89,346 $105,003 $115,638
Mean-median gap $752 $25,098 $32,248
Family households 81 40,061 3,130,978
Median family income $88,672 $112,292 $106,018
Mean family income $92,732 $138,877 $139,698
Mean-median gap $4,060 $26,585 $33,680
Non-family households 31 30,159 1,905,471
Median non-family income $86,250 $42,308 $50,093
Mean non-family income $72,316 $57,936 $71,668
Mean-median gap $-13,934 $15,628 $21,575
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $31,387 $43,372 $46,406
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

77.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Arrowsmith
77.7%
McLean County
77.3%
Illinois
77.9%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
35.7% of households (40) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $34,525
SSI (disability)
9.8% of households (11) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $8,436
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (1) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $8,436
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.9% of households (20) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Arrowsmith
Share of households receiving each income type
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total households 112 70,220 5,036,449
Wage-based income
With earnings 78% 77% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 36% 24% 29%
Average social security income $34,525 $25,165 $24,173
Retirement income 32% 24% 24%
Average retirement income $21,811 $40,115 $36,075
SSI (Supplemental security) 10% 3% 5%
Average SSI income $8,436 $11,312 $11,482
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 18% 10% 14%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$88,672
Family households earn $88,672, compared to $86,250 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$88,594
Family households
$88,672
Nonfamily households
$86,250
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$89,688
Married-couple families earn $89,688, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$88,672
Married-couple families
$89,688
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Arrowsmith
Median household and family income by household size in Arrowsmith, compared with peer geographies.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Total households 112 70,220 5,036,449
Household income by size
1-person $46,250 $38,473 $43,493
2-person $99,531 $89,790 $93,659
3-person $88,828 $113,462 $111,952
4-person $2,499 $126,504 $130,868
5-person $— $126,600 $122,967
6-person $— $145,938 $122,158
7-person or more $— $120,375 $126,574
Total families 81 40,061 3,130,978
Family income by size
2-person $101,667 $95,857 $91,001
3-person $88,906 $119,772 $109,163
4-person $— $136,432 $132,343
5-person $250,001 $135,966 $123,440
6-person $— $141,667 $123,254
7-person or more $— $122,125 $123,819
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

37.76%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.75%
of all household income
Top 20%
37.76%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.75% — meaning the top 20% hold 14 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$260,080
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
18.08%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.55%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $260,080 and hold 14.55% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 18.08%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
22.4%
$50K - $100K
43.7%
$100K - $150K
25.9%
$150K - $200K
2.7%
Over $200K
5.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

34%
of all households, 38 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Arrowsmith 34%
McLean County 39.4%
Illinois 41.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Arrowsmith
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Arrowsmith, compared with peer geographies.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Median household income $88,594 $79,905 $83,390
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 13.4% 7.5% 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3% 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 6.4% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 6.6% 6.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.3% 10% 9.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.9% 14.2% 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 34.8% 13% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.9% 17.5% 18%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 10.1% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 11.8% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 16.1% 23.5% 20.8%
Share below $75,000 31.3% 47.7% 45.3%
Share above $100,000 34% 39.4% 41.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.34
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Arrowsmith 0.34
McLean County 0.47
Illinois 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$168,678
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Arrowsmith
$168,678
McLean County
$262,839
Illinois
$296,721
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Arrowsmith
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $47,833 $29,975 $33,491
Lower 20% $83,857 $60,519 $65,481
Middle 20% $97,875 $98,699 $104,097
Upper 20% $117,000 $157,392 $166,035
Top 5% threshold $206,000 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,300 $13,710 $16,790
Lower 20% $68,487 $44,852 $49,203
Middle 20% $89,422 $79,612 $83,934
Upper 20% $107,841 $124,001 $131,544
Top 20% $168,678 $262,839 $296,721
Top 5% $260,080 $447,951 $533,114
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.75% 2.61% 2.91%
Lower 20% 15.33% 8.54% 8.51%
Middle 20% 20.02% 15.16% 14.52%
Upper 20% 24.14% 23.62% 22.75%
Top 20% 37.76% 50.06% 51.32%
Top 5% 14.55% 21.33% 23.05%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Arrowsmith due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 109 White households (97.3% of all households), the median household income is $88,359.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Arrowsmith
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the McLean County and Illinois.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
All Residents $88,594 $79,905 $83,390
White $88,359 $83,432 $90,723
Black or African American $— $31,971 $50,704
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $76,593
Asian $— $125,466 $114,625
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $156,304 $73,176
Some Other Race $— $63,022 $73,989
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $71,429 $79,574
Hispanic or Latino $— $62,934 $77,559
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

31.6%
31.6% of residents, or 100 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Arrowsmith
31.6%
McLean County
12.9%
Illinois
11.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

8.2%
8.2% of full-time, year-round workers, or 6 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Arrowsmith
8.2%
McLean County
1.9%
Illinois
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

64.4%
64.4% of children under 18, or 56 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Arrowsmith
64.4%
McLean County
9.4%
Illinois
15.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

14.5%
14.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 10 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Arrowsmith
14.5%
McLean County
8.6%
Illinois
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
Overall poverty rate 31.6% 12.9% 11.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 64.4% 9.4% 15.1%
Under 5 years 18.2% 11.6% 16%
5 to 17 years 71.1% 8.7% 14.8%
18 to 64 years 21.3% 15.2% 11%
18 to 34 years 25.9% 24.8% 13.5%
35 to 64 years 18.9% 8.2% 9.6%
65 years and over 14.5% 8.6% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 33.3% 11.8% 10.7%
Female 30.1% 14% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 8.2% 1.9% 2%
Worked part time or part year 8% 21.1% 14.5%
Did not work 31.2% 25.9% 21.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

18.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
18.8%
Family
17.3%
Nonfamily
22.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

17.3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
17.3%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
73.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Arrowsmith
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.3% 7.1% 8.2%
Householder under 25 years —% 42.9% 27.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 50% 8.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 4.8% 5.9%
Householder 65 years and over 16.1% 4% 5.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.6% 24.6% 19%
Householder under 25 years 0% 49.2% 36%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.1% 15.7% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 21.7% 21.9%
Householder 65 years and over 55.6% 17.4% 19.1%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
21.1% of White residents, or 57 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 41 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Arrowsmith
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Arrowsmith and peer geographies.
Arrowsmith McLean County Illinois
All Residents 31.6% 12.9% 11.8%
White 21.1% 10.9% 8.6%
Black or African American 100% 33% 24.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 3% 13.1%
Asian —% 11.4% 10.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 11.5% 20.9%
Some Other Race —% 14.8% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 40% 12.2% 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3% 11.4% 14%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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