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Pecatonica

Illinois · 2,090 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Pecatonica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,090
+5%since 2000
from 1,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecatonica
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,488
+35%since 2000
from $20,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,905)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(61)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other7.9%(164)
Diversity Score27.8%(581)
Diversity Score
28
+1065%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+135%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecatonica, Illinois?

Pecatonica, Illinois has about 2,090 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pecatonica, Illinois?

The typical household in Pecatonica, Illinois earns about $62,250 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Pecatonica, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 4.0% 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 330 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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