State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
165.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-5.25% (-16)
Growth Since 2010
-33.72% (-147)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Thebes, Illinois Population 2021
289
Thebes is a city located in Alexander County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 289, it is the 1029th largest city in Illinois and the 15440th largest city in the United States . Thebes is currently declining at a rate of -5.25% annually and its population has decreased by -33.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 436 in 2010. Thebes reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Thebes has a population density of 166 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Thebes, Illinois is 289 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 321.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 436.
Thebes, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 70.11% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 28.21% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1.68% |
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Thebes Population by Race
Thebes Population Pyramid $2021
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Thebes Population by Age
Thebes Households and Families
| 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
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Thebes Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Thebes Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Thebes Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Thebes Earnings by Educational Attainment
Thebes Language by Age
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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 Language
Thebes Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 134 | 134 | 100.00% |
| White | 333 | 65 | 19.52% |
| Multiple | 8 | 6 | 75.00% |
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 White, with 19.52% 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 Poverty
Thebes Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Thebes Marital Status
Thebes Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100.00% |
Thebes Veterans by Race
Thebes Veterans by Education
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38.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Thebes Veterans by Education
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54.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
19.9%
Unemployment Rate
Thebes Employment by Age
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Thebes Employment by Race
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Thebes 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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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.
Thebes Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |