Social Data

The total estimated population is 5,041. Density is low at 1,306 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 4,891; Two or More Races: 52; American Indian: 29; Black: 21; Asian: 6; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 1; Other Race: 41; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 98 (2%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 4,943 (98%)

There are 58 foreign born residents, of which 39.7% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Vietnam: 25; Mexico: 23; U.S. Born: This State: 4,081; South: 383; Midwest: 301; West: 78; Northeast: 54;

The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 36 years.

Age Distribution

There are 396 married couples with children and 202 single-parent households (49 men, 153 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $35,446 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Illinois: $46,590; 61610: $35,446;

8% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Illinois: 11%; 61610: 8%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 1,997; Government: 142; Self-employed: 145; Unpaid family work: 19; Occupation: Sales and office: 755; Production, transportation, and material moving: 676; Service: 502; Office and administrative support: 468; Production: 439; Management, professional, and related: 327;

The average commute time is 21 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 1,982; Car or truck (carpooled): 326; Worked at home: 55; Walked: 42; Public transportation: 24;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in61610.

Housing Data

There are 2,283 housing units, of which 1,875 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,465; Renter: 549; Vacant: 269; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 927; Not Mortgaged: 538;

The median single family home value is $60,900.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Illinois: $1,198; 61610: $675;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Illinois: $525; 61610: $341;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 287; 1940 to 1949: 581; 1950 to 1959: 603; 1960 to 1969: 423; 1970 to 1979: 238; 1980 to 1989: 34; 1990 to 1994: 89; 1995 to 1998: 19; 1999 to March 2000: 9;

0.0% of homes lack plumbing and 3.7% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 1,839; Electricity: 146; Wood: 18; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 11;

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