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Pontoon Beach

Illinois · 5,876 residents · 9.967 sq mi
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Pontoon Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,876
+5%since 2000
from 5,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+15%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Pontoon Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,005
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,348 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,806
+55%since 2000
from $15,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,876)
Black8.9%(498)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(108)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(1,487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,445)
Black9.1%(534)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(513)
Asian1.1%(66)
Other2.9%(173)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,796)
Diversity Score
48
+80%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?

Pontoon Beach, Illinois has about 5,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?

The typical household in Pontoon Beach, Illinois earns about $56,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pontoon Beach, Illinois expensive?

In Pontoon Beach, Illinois, the median home is worth about $109,000, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pontoon Beach, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pontoon Beach, Illinois?

About 13.4% of people in Pontoon Beach, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pontoon Beach, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pontoon Beach, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,863 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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