Thebes, Illinois Population 2022
Thebes is a city located in Alexander County Illinois. Thebes has a 2020 population of 273. Thebes is currently declining at a rate of -5.54% annually and its population has decreased by -37.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 435 in 2010.
The average household income in Thebes is $47,398 with a poverty rate of 43.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $242 per month, and the median house value is $63,000. The median age in Thebes is 27.3 years, 22.8 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
Thebes Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thebeswas:
- White: 70.11%
- Black or African American: 28.21%
- Two or more races: 1.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 70.11% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 28.21% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1.68% |
Thebes Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 128 | 3.71 | 60.2 |
| Married | 65 | 3.54 | 89.2 |
| Female | 32 | 5.75 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.08 | 46.2 |
| Male | 5 | 6.6 | 100 |
4.36
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 9.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 13.10% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 36.11% |
| Some College | 60 | 23.81% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 3.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 11.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.59% |
Thebes Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 167 | 34 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.11%.
Thebes Language by Age
Thebes Language
100.00% of Thebes residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Thebes Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 134 | 134 | 100.00% |
| White | 333 | 65 | 19.52% |
| Multiple | 8 | 6 | 75.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
43.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.50%
Male Poverty Rate
42.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thebes
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thebes is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thebes is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.80%.
Thebes Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Thebes Married by Age and Sex
Thebes 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 55-64.
Thebes Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100.00% |
Thebes Veterans by Education
38.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
19.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.42%
Born in Thebes
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Thebes residents were born in the United States, with 68.42% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 273 | -16 | -5.54% |
| 2021 | 289 | -16 | -5.25% |
| 2020 | 305 | -16 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 321 | -16 | -4.75% |
| 2018 | 337 | -13 | -3.71% |
| 2017 | 350 | -10 | -2.78% |
| 2016 | 360 | -17 | -4.51% |
| 2015 | 377 | -18 | -4.56% |
| 2014 | 395 | -8 | -1.99% |
| 2013 | 403 | -8 | -1.95% |
| 2012 | 411 | -13 | -3.07% |
| 2011 | 424 | -11 | -2.53% |
| 2010 | 435 | 0.00% |