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Oquawka

Illinois · 1,371 residents · 1.469 sq mi
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Oquawka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,371
−11%since 2000
from 1,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8661K1K1K2K1990201020202024Oquawka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,703
+16%since 2000
from $15,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,506)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,333)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score7.4%(102)
Diversity Score
7
+225%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oquawka, Illinois?

Oquawka, Illinois has about 1,371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oquawka, Illinois?

The typical household in Oquawka, Illinois earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oquawka, Illinois expensive?

In Oquawka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Oquawka, Illinois?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oquawka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oquawka, Illinois?

About 19.4% of people in Oquawka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oquawka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oquawka, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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