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Paw Paw

Illinois · 870 residents · 0.599 sq mi
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Paw Paw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $135,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
870
+2%since 2000
from 852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,452 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7267958659351K1990201020202024Paw Paw
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,056
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,895
+37%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(834)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(816)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(109)
Diversity Score
12
+229%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paw Paw, Illinois?

Paw Paw, Illinois has about 870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paw Paw, Illinois?

The typical household in Paw Paw, Illinois earns about $58,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paw Paw, Illinois expensive?

In Paw Paw, Illinois, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Paw Paw, Illinois?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paw Paw, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paw Paw, Illinois?

About 17.6% of people in Paw Paw, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paw Paw, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Paw Paw, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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