Oblong is a village located in Crawford County Illinois. Oblong has a 2024 population of 1,336. Oblong is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,372 in 2020.
The average household income in Oblong is $56,915 with a poverty rate of 22.24%. The median age in Oblong is 34.8 years: 34.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oblong was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,501 | 92.83% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 713 | 2.18 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 299 | 2.77 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 258 | 1.1 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 113 | 2.92 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 43 | 2.63 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 7.36% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 14.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 6.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 430 | 38.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 306 | 27.15% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,054 | 936 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 48 | 3 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,500 | $62,083 | $20,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,964 | $0 | $52,321 |
| High School Graduate | $32,606 | $33,581 | $22,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $42,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,852 | $36,458 | $16,942 |
| Some College | $27,750 | $40,208 | $16,554 |
$30,852
Average Earnings
$36,458
Average Male
$16,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.71% of Oblong residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 330 | 22.85% |
| Black | 19 | 13 | 68.42% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 57.14% |
22.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.5%
Male Poverty Rate
26.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oblong is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oblong is White, with 22.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.43% |
| High School | 23.46% |
| Some College | 15.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 36% |
| Female Employed | 16.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,860 | $65,127 |
| Households | $52,702 | $56,915 |
| Married Families | $59,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,375 | $38,654 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 6.3% |
| Black | 1 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
75.26%
Born in Oblong
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.44% of Oblong residents were born in the United States, with 75.26% having been born in Illinois. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,291 | -9 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 1,300 | -9 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,309 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 1,318 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 1,327 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 1,336 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 1,345 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | -14 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,373 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,372 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,372 | -13 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,385 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 1,395 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 1,407 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 1,419 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 1,420 | -13 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 1,433 | -12 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 1,445 | -19 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 1,464 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,467 | 0 | 0% |