Normal is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 54699 residents.. The poverty rate of Normal is 24.9%, which is 78% higher than national average. The typical household in Normal earns $58381 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 44.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Normal, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Normal remained 3.9%, which is 17% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Normal, only 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Normal is 95, which is 5% lower than national average. Median home value in Normal is $169300 , which is 26% lower than national average. While median income in Normal remained $58381, which is 14% lower than national average.