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Pesotum

Illinois · 550 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Pesotum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
550
+6%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4434765085405731990201020202024Pesotum
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,339
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,158
+56%since 2000
from $21,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(528)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(21)
Diversity Score14.4%(79)
Diversity Score
14
+901%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+106%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pesotum, Illinois?

Pesotum, Illinois has about 550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pesotum, Illinois?

The typical household in Pesotum, Illinois earns about $76,339 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Pesotum, Illinois?

About 28.8% 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 8.0% 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 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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