Village · Illinois
Steeleville, Illinois
Steeleville, village, in Randolph County, Illinois. Steeleville had 1,883 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,930 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,855 (±256). GEOID 1772468.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,883
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,930 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,855 ±256
Median household income
$60,313
±$16,997 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$158,500
±$42,039 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$769
±$135 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Steeleville and what county is it in?
Steeleville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,267 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Steeleville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,883 people lived in Steeleville on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,930 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,855 (±256).
| Measure | Steeleville | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,855 ±256 | 30,058 | no clear change |
| Households | 849 ±110 | 11,945 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.22 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 912 ±110 | 13,422 | no clear change |
Steeleville's population since 2000
From 2,077 in 2000 to 1,883 in 2025: down 9.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Steeleville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Steeleville?
The median resident of Steeleville is 41.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Steeleville | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 ±6.1 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±4.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.6% ±4.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±4.2 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% ±6.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.4% ±6.2 pts | 85.1% | −10.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±5.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5% ±5.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6% ±7.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 5.3% | +5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±5.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6% ±4.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.5% ±8.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 10.7% ±8.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Steeleville earn?
Half of Steeleville's 849 households earn less than $60,313 a year (±$16,997), against $68,131 in Randolph County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $66,720 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Steeleville | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,313 ±$16,997 | $68,131 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,538 ±$10,020 | $82,525 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,296 ±$4,431 | $32,715 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5% ±10.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.1% ±25.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±7.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% ±4.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3% ±6.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Steeleville?
Owners occupy 64.0% of Steeleville's occupied homes and renters 36.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 by its owner (±$42,039). The median renter pays $769 a month including utilities, and 22.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Steeleville | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,500 ±$42,039 | $135,100 | +$45,892 |
| Median gross rent | $769 ±$135 | $780 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.8% ±13.8 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,033 ±$124 | $1,308 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.0% ±8.2 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.0% ±8.2 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 912 ±110 | 13,422 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±7.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±5.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.8% ±6.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Steeleville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Steeleville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Steeleville work and get to work?
87.4% of Steeleville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes.
| Measure | Steeleville | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±7.3 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.4% ±6.3 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±5.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±2.8 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Steeleville?
No census tract lies mostly in Steeleville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9511Randolph County | 3,570 | $61,989 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Steeleville) · Census block assignment files
How does Steeleville compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Steeleville is the 7,897th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 488th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Steeleville ranks 1,083rd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 488th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 721st | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 526th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,083rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,048th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 761st | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 1,050th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,251st | 1,369 |
| Median age | 627th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,211th | 1,382 |
| Travel time to work | 1,165th | 1,382 |
Steeleville's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Steeleville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Steeleville?
15 of the 57 figures for Steeleville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Steeleville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Steeleville.