State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
874.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.15%
Growth Since 2010
2.94%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Tilton, Illinois Population 2021
2,804
Tilton is a city located in Vermilion County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 2,804, it is the 427th largest city in Illinois and the 6451st largest city in the United States . Tilton is currently growing at a rate of 2.15% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,724 in 2010. Tilton reached it's highest population of 2,976 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, Tilton has a population density of 874 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tilton is $62,626 with a poverty rate of 11.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $742 per month, and the median house value is $65,500. The median age in Tilton is 46.9 years, 44.3 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
Tilton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tilton was:
- White: 98.51%
- Two or more races: 1.11%
- Black or African American: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Tilton, Illinois is 2,804 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,627.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,724.
Tilton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,572 | 98.51% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.38% |
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Tilton Population by Race
Tilton Population Pyramid $2021
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Tilton Population by Age
Tilton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,199 | 2.18 | 73.2 |
| Non Family | 545 | 1.19 | 71.9 |
| Married | 495 | 2.81 | 88.1 |
| Male | 83 | 3.34 | 20.5 |
| Female | 76 | 3.83 | 43.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
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Tilton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 12.91% |
| High School Graduate | 940 | 50.16% |
| Some College | 346 | 18.46% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 5.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 1.60% |
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Tilton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Tilton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,831 | 1,574 | 140 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | |
| Black | 10 | 10 |
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 7.65%.
Tilton Educational Attainment by Race
Tilton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Tilton Language by Age
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Tilton Language
98.20% of Tilton residents speak only English, while 1.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
Tilton Language
Tilton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,420 | 236 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 52 | 34.21% |
| Multiple | 29 | 11 | 37.93% |
11.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.77%
Male Poverty Rate
11.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tilton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tilton is Multiple, with 37.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tilton is White, with 9.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.34%.
Tilton Poverty
Tilton Poverty Rate by Education
Tilton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Tilton Married by Age and Sex
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Tilton Marriage
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.
Tilton Marital Status by Race
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Tilton Marital Status
Tilton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 9.87% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 100.00% |
Tilton Veterans by Race
Tilton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Tilton Veterans by Education
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58.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Tilton Employment by Age
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Tilton Employment by Race
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Tilton 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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99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.69% of Tilton residents were born in the United States, with 86.60% 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.
Tilton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,804 | 59 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 2,745 | 59 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2,686 | 59 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2,627 | 67 | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 2,560 | -29 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 2,589 | -26 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 2,615 | -22 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 2,637 | -30 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 2,667 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 2,682 | -21 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 2,703 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,713 | -263 | -0.92% |
| 2000 | 2,976 | 247 | 0.87% |
| 1990 | 2,729 | 185 | 0.35% |
| 1970 | 2,544 | -54 | -0.21% |
| 1960 | 2,598 | 0.00% |