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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Moweaqua

Illinois · 1,785 residents · 2.051 sq mi
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Moweaqua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,184. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,200. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,785
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
870 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moweaqua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,184
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,114 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,271
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,195 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$304
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $442 in 2000
US average: $450
79.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
1.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(40)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(42)
2
+14%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Moweaqua, Illinois?

Moweaqua, Illinois has about 1,785 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Moweaqua, Illinois?

The typical household in Moweaqua, Illinois earns about $26,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moweaqua, Illinois expensive?

In Moweaqua, Illinois, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Moweaqua, Illinois?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moweaqua, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moweaqua, Illinois?

About 11.9% of people in Moweaqua, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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