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The Town of Nilwood had a population of 151 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Nilwood ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and 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 Nilwood is located at latitude 39.3981 and longitude -89.8087 in Macoupin County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Nilwood encompass a land area of 0.47 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Macoupin County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Nilwood 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.
The Town of Nilwood is located within Township of Nilwood, a minor civil division (MCD) of Macoupin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 151 (100%) |
| Population Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 6 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,771 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,078 |
| Median Home Value | $47,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 112 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 62 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3 (2.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 (42.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 65 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 45 (69.2%) |
The table below compares Nilwood to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1269 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 1212 | 17th |
| Median Household Income | # 1305 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1333 | 9th |
| Diversity Index | # 1210 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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