Flora is a city located in Clay County Illinois. Flora has a 2024 population of 4,682. Flora is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,796 in 2020.
The average household income in Flora is $62,159 with a poverty rate of 14.13%. The median age in Flora is 43.7 years: 43.1 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,396 | 93.51% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,188 | 2.06 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 1,170 | 1.28 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 724 | 2.82 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 158 | 3.07 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 136 | 3.54 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 7% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 14.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 263 | 7.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 293 | 8.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,317 | 38.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 649 | 18.86% |
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 | 3,281 | 2,871 | 527 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 82 | 10 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 19 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $26,178 | $47,440 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,508 | $81,602 | $70,769 |
| High School Graduate | $28,321 | $35,705 | $27,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,272 | $29,659 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,627 | $50,243 | $33,047 |
| Some College | $37,446 | $53,176 | $35,349 |
$36,627
Average Earnings
$50,243
Average Male
$33,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.79% of Flora residents speak only English, while 2.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,274 | 640 | 14.97% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 60% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.54%
Male Poverty Rate
9.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flora is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flora is White, with 14.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.95% |
| Some College | 6.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.38% |
| Male Employed | 13.28% |
| Female Employed | 8.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,036 | $79,178 |
| Households | $50,407 | $62,159 |
| Married Families | $76,765 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,426 | $45,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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
380
Number of Veterans
318
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| World War II | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 10.03% |
| Asian | 14 | 35.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
83.05%
Born in Flora
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
99.17% of Flora residents were born in the United States, with 83.05% having been born in Illinois. 0.13% 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 | 4,541 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 4,569 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 4,597 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 4,626 | -28 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 4,654 | -28 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 4,682 | -29 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 4,711 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 4,733 | -27 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 4,760 | -36 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 4,796 | -64 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 4,860 | -28 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 4,888 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 4,884 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 4,888 | -28 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 4,916 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 4,934 | -39 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 4,973 | -55 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 5,028 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,035 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 5,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,086 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 1990 | 5,054 | -325 | -6.04% |
| 1980 | 5,379 | 96 | 1.82% |
| 1970 | 5,283 | -48 | -0.9% |
| 1960 | 5,331 | 76 | 1.45% |
| 1950 | 5,255 | -219 | -4% |
| 1940 | 5,474 | 1,081 | 24.61% |
| 1930 | 4,393 | 835 | 23.47% |
| 1920 | 3,558 | 854 | 31.58% |
| 1910 | 2,704 | -1,837 | -40.45% |