CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Moweaqua

Illinois · 1,764 residents · 2.051 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Taylorville micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Moweaqua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,764
−8%since 2000
from 1,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moweaqua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,487
+46%since 2000
from $18,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Moweaqua on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,680)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score8.3%(146)
Diversity Score
8
+300%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Moweaqua

Wyoming
Pop 1,865
Pine Island Center
Pop 1,834
Christmas
Pop 1,696
Bokeelia
Pop 1,930
Places similar to Moweaqua
Head to head

Compare Moweaqua to nearby cities

MOWEAQUA VS
Taylorville
Income$57,552−6%
Home value$104,100+16%
Population10,522+506%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOWEAQUA VS
Decatur
Income$51,592−16%
Home value$99,600+11%
Population67,884+3813%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOWEAQUA VS
Springfield
Income$66,064+8%
Home value$162,100+81%
Population112,989+6412%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOWEAQUA VS
Chatham
Income$106,773+74%
Home value$243,200+172%
Population14,579+740%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Moweaqua, Illinois?

Moweaqua, Illinois has about 1,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moweaqua, Illinois?

The typical household in Moweaqua, Illinois earns about $61,250 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Moweaqua, Illinois?

About 18.9% 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 10.4% of people in Moweaqua, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moweaqua, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Moweaqua, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Moweaqua with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →