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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pesotum

Illinois · 521 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Pesotum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,107. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

521
−7%since 1990
from 562 in 1990
1990 – 2025
916 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 988 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+17%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4434765085405731990201020202024Pesotum
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,107
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,191
+60%since 1990
from $13,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
5.5% rent
1.4
−15%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(560)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
1
+63%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−49%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pesotum, Illinois?

Pesotum, Illinois has about 521 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pesotum, Illinois?

The typical household in Pesotum, Illinois earns about $49,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pesotum, Illinois expensive?

In Pesotum, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Pesotum, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pesotum, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pesotum, Illinois?

About 2.8% of people in Pesotum, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pesotum, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pesotum, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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