What kinds of homes are in Cobden, IL?

Name: Types of homes in Cobden, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Cobden, IL has 535 (±99) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 439 homes per square mile of land.

77.8% are detached single-family houses.

11.4% are in buildings of two to four units.

6.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 535 (±99)
Detached houses: 77.8%
2–4 unit buildings: 11.4%
5+ unit buildings: 6.2%

Homes in Cobden by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Cobden	Union County	Illinois	United States
Single-family, detached	77.8% (±8.6 points)	74.5%	58.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	1.1% (±2.0 points)	1.0%	6.1%	6.2%
2 units	7.5% (±4.9 points)	3.0%	5.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	3.9% (±4.6 points)	2.3%	6.4%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	6.2% (±7.8 points)	1.4%	6.3%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.4%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±6.8 points)	3.7%	11.5%	10.3%
Mobile home	3.6% (±3.5 points)	13.7%	2.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%

In Cobden, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Union County (5.5%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (21.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Cobden

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cobden
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Cobden	—	6.2% (±12.4 points)	—
Alto Pass	4.5 mi	0.0% (±31.9 points)	Not measurably different
Anna	5.1 mi	12.2% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Jonesboro	5.7 mi	2.6% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Makanda	6.1 mi	0.0% (±24.4 points)	Not measurably different
Makanda Township	7.5 mi	0.3% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different
Pomona Township	9.3 mi	0.0% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Dongola	13 mi	0.4% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Carbondale	13 mi	42.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carbondale, IL (42.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Union County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Anna	12.2% (±5.3 points)
2	Cobden	6.2% (±12.4 points)
3	Jonesboro	2.6% (±5.1 points)
4	Dongola	0.4% (±17.8 points)
5 (tie)	Alto Pass	0.0% (±31.9 points)
5 (tie)	Mill Creek	0.0% (±159.3 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Cobden

How many homes are in Cobden?

Cobden, IL has an estimated 535 (±99) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Cobden houses or apartments?

77.8% are detached houses and 1.1% attached houses, while 17.6% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Cobden?

11.4% of homes in Cobden are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cobden village, Illinois

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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