Neponset, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Neponset, Illinois had a total population of 446, the 973rd largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,250, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
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 1.1x.
Neponset Quick Facts
How Neponset 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 | 411 | 446 | +8.5% |
| Median household income | $74,375 | $61,250 | -17.6% |
| Median home value | $73,800 | $67,800 | -8.1% |
How Neponset 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+)
Neponset Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Bureau County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 7,975 | $61,946 | 12.7% | $134,700 |
| Spring Valley | 5,476 | $70,598 | 7.1% | $153,300 |
| De Pue | 1,532 | $58,417 | 14.6% | $59,300 |
| Ladd | 1,356 | $67,321 | 6.4% | $129,600 |
| Walnut | 1,282 | $61,750 | 7.0% | $102,100 |
| Wyanet | 966 | $63,295 | 13.5% | $99,700 |
| Sheffield | 874 | $74,750 | 11.7% | $102,400 |
| Tiskilwa | 751 | $66,786 | 18.8% | $84,700 |
| La Moille | 750 | $68,125 | 11.2% | $111,300 |
| Ohio | 609 | $68,594 | 18.4% | $99,000 |
Cities Similar to Neponset
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidell | 440 | $62,500 | $79,700 | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| Bonnie | 461 | $60,536 | $73,200 | 9.7% | 12.2% |
| Lyndon | 433 | $60,104 | $113,500 | 17.9% | 4.4% |
| Rest Haven | 455 | $64,531 | $196,400 | 6.3% | 15.4% |
| Crescent City | 456 | $58,333 | $116,500 | 22.2% | 3.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 446, Neponset'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
Neponset is a small community located in Illinois, within Bureau County. The total population is 446. It ranks as the 973rd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Neponset is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Neponset is $61,250. This is 27% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 76% 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 6.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $67,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Neponset is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Neponset has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.
Education
20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 88.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Neponset, 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 Neponset, Illinois?
Neponset, Illinois has a population of 446 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Neponset, IL?
The median household income in Neponset is $61,250, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Neponset, IL?
The poverty rate in Neponset is 20.8%. This means approximately 92 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Neponset, Illinois?
Neponset's population is 85.9% White, 0.0% Black, 9.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Neponset, IL?
The median home value in Neponset is $67,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.
How educated is Neponset, Illinois?
20.3% of adults (25+) in Neponset hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.