Baileyville, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 99, Baileyville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Baileyville is a small community located in Illinois, within Ogle County. The total population is 99. It ranks as the 1334th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baileyville is 56.7 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baileyville is $21,007. This is 75% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.0%. This is 74% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Baileyville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $822,900. Housing costs are 213% higher than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 39.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Baileyville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

66.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Baileyville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 66.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Baileyville, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.