Social Data

The total estimated population is 11,453. Density is very low at 99 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 10,623; Black: 614; Two or More Races: 120; Asian: 31; American Indian: 24; Other Race: 41; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 73 (1%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 11,380 (99%)

There are 51 foreign born residents, of which 41.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 12; Canada: 9; India: 9; Laos: 7; Korea: 5; Czech Republic: 2; U.S. Born: This State: 5,578; South: 4,387; Midwest: 942; West: 249; Northeast: 78;

The sex distribution is 47% male and 53% female. The median age is 40 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,035 married couples with children and 345 single-parent households (79 men, 266 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $31,727 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Illinois: $46,590; 62960: $31,727;

12% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Illinois: 11%; 62960: 12%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 3,710; Government: 570; Self-employed: 319; Unpaid family work: 54; Occupation: Sales and office: 1,328; Management, professional, and related: 1,301; Service: 976; Production, transportation, and material moving: 900; Professional and related: 801; Office and administrative support: 618;

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

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 4,114; Car or truck (carpooled): 496; Worked at home: 155; Walked: 116; Bicycle: 8; Public transportation: 7;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in62960.

Housing Data

There are 5,170 housing units, of which 3,831 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 3,702; Renter: 1,009; Vacant: 459; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 1,817; Not Mortgaged: 1,885;

The median single family home value is $66,400.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Illinois: $1,198; 62960: $712;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Illinois: $525; 62960: $279;

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: 1,180; 1940 to 1949: 504; 1950 to 1959: 799; 1960 to 1969: 477; 1970 to 1979: 736; 1980 to 1989: 644; 1990 to 1994: 321; 1995 to 1998: 406; 1999 to March 2000: 103;

1.0% of homes lack plumbing and 5.9% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 3,141; Electricity: 815; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 642; Wood: 66;

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