State
County
Land Area (mi²)
35.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
80.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.66%
Growth Since 2010
-8.19%
World Population Review
Amboy, Illinois Population 2021
2,849
Amboy is a city located in Lee County Illinois. Amboy has a 2020 population of 2,849. Amboy is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -8.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,103 in 2010. Amboy reached it's highest population of 3,103 in 2010.
The average household income in Amboy is $69,517 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $722 per month, and the median house value is $99,100. The median age in Amboy is 43.9 years, 42.1 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
Amboy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amboy was:
- White: 98.08%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.48%
- Black or African American: 0.27%
- Two or more races: 0.27%
- Asian: 0.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Amboy, Illinois is 2,849 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,906.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,103.
Amboy, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,865 | 98.08% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.14% |
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Amboy Population by Race
Amboy Population Pyramid $2021
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Amboy Population by Age
Amboy Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,226 | 2.31 | 72.3 |
| Married | 624 | 2.81 | 87.5 |
| Non Family | 427 | 1.14 | 51.8 |
| Female | 104 | 3.73 | 46.2 |
| Male | 71 | 2.89 | 100 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Amboy Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 775 | 37.97% |
| Some College | 549 | 26.90% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 10.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 7.45% |
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Amboy Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Amboy Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,979 | 1,843 | 333 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 35 | 9 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Black | 8 | 1 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Amboy Educational Attainment by Race
Amboy Earnings by Educational Attainment
Amboy Language by Age
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Amboy Language
97.28% of Amboy residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
Amboy Language
Amboy Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,747 | 321 | 11.69% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 16 | 18.82% |
| Other | 22 | 6 | 27.27% |
| Multiple | 8 | 3 | 37.50% |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 37.50% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.52%
Male Poverty Rate
13.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Amboy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amboy is Black, with 37.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amboy is White, with 11.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.53%.
Amboy Poverty
Amboy Poverty Rate by Education
Amboy Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Amboy Married by Age and Sex
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Amboy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Amboy Marital Status by Race
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Amboy Marital Status
Amboy Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 7.37% |
| Black | 4 | 50.00% |
Amboy Veterans by Race
Amboy Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Amboy Veterans by Education
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59.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Amboy Employment by Age
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Amboy Employment by Race
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Amboy Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.46% of Amboy residents were born in the United States, with 87.61% having been born in Illinois. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Amboy Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,849 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 2,868 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 2,887 | -19 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 2,906 | -25 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 2,931 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 2,930 | -17 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | -33 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 2,980 | -14 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,994 | -27 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 3,021 | -42 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 3,063 | -40 | -1.29% |
| 2010 | 3,103 | 0.00% |