Boody, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Boody, Illinois had a total population of 301, the 1077th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,500, which is 36% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 36% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
- Unemployment rate of 12.9% is notably above the national average.
Boody Quick Facts
How Boody Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 420 | 301 | -28.3% |
| Median household income | $60,859 | $53,500 | -12.1% |
| Median home value | $112,100 | $104,900 | -6.4% |
How Boody Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Boody Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Macon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 69,815 | $51,592 | 19.4% | $99,600 |
| Mount Zion | 5,660 | $103,365 | 4.0% | $201,100 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | 11.3% | $281,000 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | 6.8% | $126,800 |
| Harristown | 1,550 | $72,426 | 9.5% | $117,700 |
| Long Creek | 1,392 | $78,519 | 6.7% | $167,500 |
| Macon | 1,047 | $68,750 | 7.3% | $108,600 |
| Oreana | 1,037 | $89,000 | 3.0% | $137,300 |
| Warrensburg | 921 | $81,719 | 8.1% | $145,400 |
| Blue Mound | 882 | $70,329 | 8.7% | $123,100 |
Cities Similar to Boody
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lakes | 301 | N/A | $54,300 | 3.3% | 24.3% |
| Vergennes | 303 | $54,583 | $97,500 | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Dowell | 299 | $55,714 | $50,800 | 10.8% | 19.5% |
| Woodland | 297 | $51,932 | $86,400 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Beaverville | 289 | $51,000 | $96,300 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 301, Boody'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
Boody is a small community located in Illinois, within Macon County. The total population is 301. It ranks as the 1077th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Boody is 48.3 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Boody is $53,500. This is 36% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Boody. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.9%. This is 121% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $104,900. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Boody is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Boody has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.0% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.
Education
40.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 94.8%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Boody, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Boody, Illinois?
Boody, Illinois has a population of 301 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boody, IL?
The median household income in Boody is $53,500, which is 34% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Boody, IL?
The ACS sample for Boody recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Boody, Illinois?
Boody's population is 98.0% White, 0.0% Black, 2.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Boody, IL?
The median home value in Boody is $104,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is Boody, Illinois?
40.8% of adults (25+) in Boody hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 17.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.