Compton is a village located in Lee County Illinois. Compton has a 2024 population of 264. Compton is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 270 in 2020.
The average household income in Compton is $61,247 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Compton is 34.6 years: 38.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Compton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 98.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 85 | 2.61 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 38 | 3.13 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.19 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 11 | 3.55 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 9 | 3.56 | 0 | 100 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 8.11% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 12.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 4.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 48.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 33 | 22.3% |
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 | 141 | 128 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,750 | $0 | $8,750 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $50,417 | $17,000 |
| Some College | $35,750 | $50,417 | $19,500 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$50,417
Average Male
$17,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.39% of Compton residents speak only English, while 7.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 17 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 12 | 63.16% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Compton is Hispanic, with 63.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Compton is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88.89% |
| Female Employed | 11.36% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $66,990 |
| Households | $52,321 | $61,247 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $48,541 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
85.59%
Born in Compton
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.1% of Compton residents were born in the United States, with 85.59% having been born in Illinois. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 258 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 259 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 260 | -2 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 262 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 263 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 264 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 266 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 269 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 271 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 270 | -13 | -4.59% |
| 2019 | 283 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 285 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 287 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 287 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 288 | -3 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 291 | -1 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 292 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 292 | -7 | -2.34% |
| 2011 | 299 | -4 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 303 | 0 | 0% |