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Cobden, IL

Village in Union County, Illinois.

Population

1,170

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

959

ZIP codes

0

Cobden and its ZIP codes

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Cobden at a glance

  • Cobden is about 4.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $46,458 a year, 44% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,300 (63% below Illinois).

Local data for Cobden, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cobden, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$46,458

Poverty rate

28.8%

Median home value

$98,300

Homeownership

69.6%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (364), German Americans (232), Irish Americans (129).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Cobden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,695

5,238 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,748

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$114M

FY 2026, $6,611 per person

Union County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cobden, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled16.7%
  • Public transit3.9%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cobden, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

721

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

46

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 25°F

51.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cobden, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Cobden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Alto PassVillage4.6 mi2.1
AnnaCity5.2 mi3.7
JonesboroCity5.7 mi2.7
MakandaVillage6 mi5.3
DongolaVillage13 mi1.1
CarbondaleCity13 mi17.5
Mill CreekVillage13 mi0.4
Grand TowerCity15 mi1.2
BuncombeVillage16 mi1.2
MurphysboroCity17 mi5.2
CypressVillage18 mi0.8
GorhamVillage18 mi1.2
CartervilleCity18 mi5.3
UllinVillage18 mi2.8
CrainvilleVillage18 mi1.7
CambriaVillage18 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cobden, IL in?
Cobden is in Union County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cobden, IL?
About 1,170 people live in Cobden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cobden?
Nearby places include Alto Pass (4.6 mi), Anna (5.2 mi), Jonesboro (5.7 mi), Makanda (6 mi), Dongola (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023