Como is a CDP located in Lee County Illinois. Como has a 2024 population of 607. Como is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 15.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 525 in 2020.
The average household income in Como is $70,212 with a poverty rate of 18.64%. The median age in Como is 41.4 years: 45 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Como was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 68.55% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 26.79% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 201 | 2.99 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 137 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 5.04 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 100 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 10.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 6.35% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 21.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 4% |
| Some College | 168 | 39.53% |
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 | 313 | 281 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 70 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 49 | 7 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 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 20.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,107 | $64,107 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,139 | $45,139 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,000 | $45,833 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
$33,000
Average Earnings
$45,833
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.35% of Como residents speak only English, while 12.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 161 | 78 | 48.45% |
| White | 382 | 34 | 8.9% |
18.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.79%
Male Poverty Rate
33.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Como is Multiple, with 48.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Como is White, with 8.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.87% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,028 | $70,005 |
| Households | $65,156 | $70,212 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,250 | $55,600 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.1%
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
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 8.15% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
76.37%
Born in Como
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
4.49%
Non Citizen
7.32%
Naturalized
88.19% of Como residents were born in the United States, with 76.37% having been born in Illinois. 4.49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 607 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 604 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 601 | -62 | -9.35% |
| 2021 | 663 | 138 | 26.29% |
| 2020 | 525 | -68 | -11.47% |
| 2019 | 593 | -14 | -2.31% |
| 2018 | 607 | 69 | 12.83% |
| 2017 | 538 | 130 | 31.86% |
| 2016 | 408 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 405 | 84 | 26.17% |
| 2014 | 321 | -102 | -24.11% |
| 2013 | 423 | -6 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 429 | -51 | -10.62% |
| 2011 | 480 | -87 | -15.34% |
| 2010 | 567 | 0 | 0% |