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Pecatonica

Illinois · 2,195 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Pecatonica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,503. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
2,195
+10%since 2000
from 1,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,711 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecatonica
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,503
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,137
+8%since 2000
from $20,420 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,959)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,129)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other3.3%(73)
Diversity Score12.4%(272)
Diversity Score
12
+420%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecatonica, Illinois?

Pecatonica, Illinois has about 2,195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pecatonica, Illinois?

The typical household in Pecatonica, Illinois earns about $50,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pecatonica, Illinois expensive?

In Pecatonica, Illinois, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Pecatonica, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pecatonica, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pecatonica, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in Pecatonica, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pecatonica, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pecatonica, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 435 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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