Claremont, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 195, Claremont'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

Claremont is a small community located in Illinois, within Richland County. The total population is 195. It ranks as the 1213th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claremont is 28.0 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 43.6% of the population under 18, Claremont has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claremont is $36,591. This is 56% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 60.5%. This is 412% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 20.4%. This is 250% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $50,000. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Claremont is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.3% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower 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 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Claremont, 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.