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Pontoosuc

Illinois · 99 residents · 1.406 sq mi
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Pontoosuc has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 5% 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 $71,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
99
−42%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+14%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
671211762302841990201020202024Pontoosuc
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,224
+54%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
2.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(95)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score7%(7)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.1%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pontoosuc, Illinois?

Pontoosuc, Illinois has about 99 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pontoosuc, Illinois?

The typical household in Pontoosuc, Illinois earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pontoosuc, Illinois expensive?

In Pontoosuc, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,300.

How educated are people in Pontoosuc, Illinois?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pontoosuc, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pontoosuc, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in Pontoosuc, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pontoosuc, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pontoosuc, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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