Ilion is a village located in Herkimer County New York. Ilion has a 2024 population of 7,533. Ilion is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Ilion is $68,573 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median age in Ilion is 42.5 years: 37.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ilion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,005 | 91.74% |
| Two or more races | 458 | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,389 | 2.21 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 1,494 | 2.98 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 1,398 | 1.23 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 355 | 2.59 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Male | 142 | 2.88 | 16.2 | 83.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 6.68% |
| Associates Degree | 952 | 17.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 644 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 9.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,718 | 31.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 1,189 | 21.88% |
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 | 4,949 | 4,569 | 1,110 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 209 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 165 | 11 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,157 | $62,399 | $48,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,831 | $70,469 | $69,474 |
| High School Graduate | $36,646 | $50,042 | $16,782 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,117 | $44,091 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,491 | $52,854 | $38,540 |
| Some College | $46,737 | $52,862 | $38,602 |
$46,491
Average Earnings
$52,854
Average Male
$38,540
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Ilion residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,593 | 1,052 | 15.96% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 34 | 10.79% |
| Black | 39 | 30 | 76.92% |
14.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
17.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ilion is Black, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ilion is Hispanic, with 10.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.11% |
| Some College | 11.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.7% |
| Female Employed | 12.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,083 | $84,488 |
| Households | $61,880 | $68,573 |
| Married Families | $87,738 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,466 | $43,161 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
406
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 193 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
| 55 to 64 | 150 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 394 | 7.43% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
84.01%
Born in Ilion
98.42%
Native Born
1.58%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.42% of Ilion residents were born in the United States, with 84.01% having been born in New York. 0.39% 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 | 7,363 | -34 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 7,397 | -34 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 7,431 | -34 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 7,465 | -34 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 7,499 | -34 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 7,533 | -34 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 7,567 | -25 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 7,592 | -53 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 7,645 | -24 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 7,669 | -8 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,677 | -59 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 7,736 | -64 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 7,800 | -35 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 7,835 | -39 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 7,874 | -102 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 7,976 | -78 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 8,054 | -83 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 8,137 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 8,167 | -16 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 8,183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,610 | -278 | -3.13% |
| 1990 | 8,888 | -562 | -5.95% |
| 1980 | 9,450 | -358 | -3.65% |
| 1970 | 9,808 | -391 | -3.83% |
| 1960 | 10,199 | 836 | 8.93% |
| 1950 | 9,363 | 436 | 4.88% |
| 1940 | 8,927 | -963 | -9.74% |
| 1930 | 9,890 | -279 | -2.74% |
| 1920 | 10,169 | 3,581 | 54.36% |
| 1910 | 6,588 | 1,450 | 28.22% |
| 1900 | 5,138 | 1,081 | 26.65% |
| 1890 | 4,057 | 346 | 9.32% |
| 1880 | 3,711 | 835 | 29.03% |
| 1870 | 2,876 | -4,487 | -60.94% |