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Divernon, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Population
1,164
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,525
ZIP codes
0
Divernon and its ZIP codes
Divernon at a glance
- Divernon is about 6.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,750 a year, 14% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,700 (49% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Divernon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Divernon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,750
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (243), Irish Americans (155), Dutch Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Divernon.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
Divernon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Divernon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Divernon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Crime in Divernon
Divernon Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2024
- Violent crime
- 0
- per 100,000 people · 0% of the IL rate
- Property crime
- 814
- per 100,000 people · 46% of the IL rate
Cities near Divernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PawneeVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| AuburnCity | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ThayerVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ChathamVillage | 6.1 mi | 7.4 |
| VirdenCity | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ToveyVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GirardCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Southern ViewVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LoamiVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| BulpittVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CurranVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 61.3 |
| JeromeVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| KincaidVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| JeisyvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Divernon, IL in?
- Divernon is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Divernon, IL?
- About 1,164 people live in Divernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Divernon?
- Nearby places include Pawnee (4.3 mi), Auburn (5.1 mi), Thayer (6.1 mi), Chatham (6.1 mi), Virden (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023