Social Data

The total estimated population is 3,054. Density is very low at 34 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 3,005; Two or More Races: 28; Black: 12; Asian: 5; American Indian: 1; Other Race: 3; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 10 (0%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 3,044 (100%)

There are 26 foreign born residents, of which 11.5% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 7; Austria: 5; Germany: 5; Canada: 4; Cuba: 3; France: 2; U.S. Born: This State: 2,563; Midwest: 192; South: 159; West: 43; Northeast: 25;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 38 years.

Age Distribution

There are 322 married couples with children and 61 single-parent households (18 men, 43 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $45,737 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Illinois: $46,590; 61734: $45,737;

5% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Illinois: 11%; 61734: 5%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 969; Government: 141; Self-employed: 107; Unpaid family work: 70; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 394; Sales and office: 342; Office and administrative support: 240; Production, transportation, and material moving: 237; Professional and related: 220; Service: 213;

The average commute time is 28 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 1,078; Car or truck (carpooled): 168; Worked at home: 88; Walked: 47; Bicycle: 2;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in61734.

Housing Data

There are 1,196 housing units, of which 1,091 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 898; Renter: 226; Vacant: 72; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 473; Not Mortgaged: 425;

The median single family home value is $76,700.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Illinois: $1,198; 61734: $838;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Illinois: $525; 61734: $283;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 451; 1940 to 1949: 95; 1950 to 1959: 132; 1960 to 1969: 145; 1970 to 1979: 259; 1980 to 1989: 55; 1990 to 1994: 18; 1995 to 1998: 22; 1999 to March 2000: 19;

0.8% of homes lack plumbing and 1.1% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 639; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 288; Electricity: 169; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 13;

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