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Equality, IL
Village in Gallatin County, Illinois.
Population
609
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
694
ZIP codes
0
Equality and its ZIP codes
Equality at a glance
- Equality is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,443 a year, 49% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,900 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $428 a month.
Local data for Equality, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Equality, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,443
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$82,900
Median rent
$428/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (148), Irish Americans (88), French Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Equality.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,497
902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50M
FY 2026, $10,100 per person
How people get to work
Equality, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Equality, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
25
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Equality, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Equality
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JunctionVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RidgwayVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| EldoradoCity | 7.8 mi | 2.5 |
| ShawneetownCity | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MuddyVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| OmahaVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HarrisburgCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| Old ShawneetownVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RaleighVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| BroughtonVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Carrier MillsVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GalatiaVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| New HavenVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Norris CityVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ElizabethtownVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Cave-In-RockVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Equality, IL in?
- Equality is in Gallatin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Equality, IL?
- About 609 people live in Equality, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Equality?
- Nearby places include Junction (5.7 mi), Ridgway (6.4 mi), Eldorado (7.8 mi), Shawneetown (8.6 mi), Muddy (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023