Information About 61802
Social Data
The total estimated population is 16,566. Density is very low at 202 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 13,063; Black: 2,156; Asian: 776; Two or More Races: 317; American Indian: 62; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 9; Other Race: 183; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 349 (2%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 16,217 (98%)
There are 975 foreign born residents, of which 25.0% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Korea: 128; India: 120; Vietnam: 95; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 85; Canada: 63; Philippines: 54; Germany: 43; U.S. Born: This State: 11,731; Midwest: 1,730; South: 1,147; West: 509; Northeast: 321;
The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 34 years.
Age Distribution
There are 1,283 married couples with children and 751 single-parent households (142 men, 609 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $35,549 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; Illinois: $46,590; 61802: $35,549;
11% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; Illinois: 11%; 61802: 11%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 5,152; Government: 2,082; Self-employed: 422; Unpaid family work: 69; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 3,209; Professional and related: 2,244; Sales and office: 2,206; Service: 1,333; Office and administrative support: 1,329; Production, transportation, and material moving: 1,167;
The average commute time is 19 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 6,438; Car or truck (carpooled): 1,098; Worked at home: 317; Public transportation: 244; Walked: 145; Bicycle: 73; Motorcycle: 23;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in61802.
Housing Data
There are 7,798 housing units, of which 3,669 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 4,208; Renter: 2,907; Vacant: 683; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,083; Not Mortgaged: 1,125;
The median single family home value is $87,700.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; Illinois: $1,198; 61802: $857;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; Illinois: $525; 61802: $470;
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: 554; 1940 to 1949: 202; 1950 to 1959: 413; 1960 to 1969: 1,144; 1970 to 1979: 2,102; 1980 to 1989: 1,749; 1990 to 1994: 673; 1995 to 1998: 794; 1999 to March 2000: 167;
0.4% of homes lack plumbing and 2.6% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 4,600; Electricity: 2,057; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 347; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 43;
