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Lake Petersburg

Illinois · 719 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Lake Petersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $206,200. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
719
−1%vs 2011
vs 723 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 400 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 55.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
401545689832976201020202024Lake Petersburg
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,679
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,063 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,837
−12%vs 2011
vs $42,810 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.348 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $205,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−41.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(699)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(35)
Diversity Score
5
+368%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 25.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.1% in 2011
Female
52.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Petersburg, Illinois?

Lake Petersburg, Illinois has about 719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Petersburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Lake Petersburg, Illinois earns about $77,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Petersburg, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Petersburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $206,200.

How educated are people in Lake Petersburg, Illinois?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Petersburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Petersburg, Illinois?

About 2.4% of people in Lake Petersburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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