Coatsburg, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Coatsburg, Illinois had a total population of 209, the 1191st largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,750, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.
Coatsburg Quick Facts
How Coatsburg 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 | 230 | 209 | -9.1% |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $63,750 | -7.3% |
| Median home value | $69,500 | $81,700 | +17.6% |
How Coatsburg 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+)
Coatsburg Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Adams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 39,109 | $56,480 | 16.7% | $153,200 |
| Camp Point | 1,230 | $62,188 | 14.9% | $127,800 |
| Mendon | 1,167 | $65,781 | 15.7% | $111,600 |
| Payson | 1,100 | $60,478 | 12.4% | $132,000 |
| Ursa | 726 | $64,375 | 10.7% | $161,900 |
| Golden | 693 | $55,000 | 6.4% | $122,800 |
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | 12.7% | $91,500 |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | 6.4% | $137,500 |
| Loraine | 341 | $58,750 | 8.8% | $83,600 |
| Lima | 224 | $74,375 | 4.9% | $88,800 |
Cities Similar to Coatsburg
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivesdale | 209 | $64,375 | $118,100 | 21.1% | 7.8% |
| Adair | 215 | N/A | $90,000 | 45.7% | 20.5% |
| West Point | 201 | $64,375 | $39,300 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
| Ridgefield | 221 | N/A | $254,200 | 76.3% | 0.0% |
| Harvel | 201 | $61,250 | $55,000 | 13.8% | 23.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 209, Coatsburg'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
Coatsburg is a small community located in Illinois, within Adams County. The total population is 209. It ranks as the 1191st most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Coatsburg is 35.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Coatsburg is $63,750. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Coatsburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Coatsburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Coatsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.3% vs 58.1%).
Education
14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 81.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Coatsburg, 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 Coatsburg, Illinois?
Coatsburg, Illinois has a population of 209 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Coatsburg, IL?
The median household income in Coatsburg is $63,750, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Coatsburg, IL?
The poverty rate in Coatsburg is 6.2%. This means approximately 13 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Coatsburg, Illinois?
Coatsburg's population is 94.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Coatsburg, IL?
The median home value in Coatsburg is $81,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.
How educated is Coatsburg, Illinois?
14.2% of adults (25+) in Coatsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.