Scales Mound, IL Profile: Facts & Data

The Village of Scales Mound had a population of 412 as of July 1, 2024. Scales Mound ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Scales Mound is located at latitude 42.4758 and longitude -90.2529 in Jo Daviess County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Scales Mound encompass a land area of 0.62 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Jo Daviess County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The Village of Scales Mound has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Scales Mound, IL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	412 (100%)
Population in Households	412 (100.0%)
Population in Families	371 (90.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	656
Diversity Index²	8


INCOME
Median Household Income	$82,045
Average Household Income	$103,981
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	25%
Per Capita Income	$44,419
Wealth Index⁵	122
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (64.5)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	196 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	150 (76.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	26 (13.3%)
Vacant Housing Units	20 (10.2%)
Median Home Value	$320,635
Average Home Value	$361,667
Housing Affordability Index³	91

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	176
Average Household Size	2.34
Family Households	141
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Scales Mound, IL - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Scales Mound to the other 1,462 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-1.32%	-0.84%
Households	0.68%	0.45%
Families		-1.76%
Median Household Income		0.39%
Per Capita Income		3.90%
Owner Occupied HU		1.55%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 971	33rd
Population Density	# 959	34th
Median Household Income	# 501	66th
Housing Affordability Index	# 276	19th
Per Capita Income	# 441	70th
Diversity Index	# 1345	8th

Scales Mound, IL Profile: Facts & Data

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Scales Mound, IL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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