Leech is a city located in Illinois. Leech has a 2024 population of 438. Leech is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 452 in 2020.
The average household income in Leech is $59,583 with a poverty rate of 33.68%. The median age in Leech is 40.4 years: 38.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leech was:
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 184 | 2.08 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 100 | 0 | 54 | 46 |
| Married | 74 | 3.42 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.08% of Leech residents speak only English, while 1.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
33.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.13%
Male Poverty Rate
39.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leech is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leech is White, with 32.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.2%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
67.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.24%
Born in Leech
95.56%
Native Born
4.44%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.44%
Naturalized
95.56% of Leech residents were born in the United States, with 76.24% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 423 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 426 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 429 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 432 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 435 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 438 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 441 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 444 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 447 | -5 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 452 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 449 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 452 | -5 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 457 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 461 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 460 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 462 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 465 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 464 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 466 | 0 | 0% |