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Streator

Illinois · 14,190 residents · 7.316 sq mi
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Streator has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

Total population
14,190
+1%since 1990
from 14,069 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,940 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,923 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,868
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,650
+64%since 1990
from $10,147 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(13,511)
Black1.9%(264)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(624)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(2,671)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(12,753)
Black1.9%(274)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(942)
Asian0.5%(67)
Diversity Score21.2%(3,007)
Diversity Score
21
+12%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Streator, Illinois?

Streator, Illinois has about 14,190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Streator, Illinois?

The typical household in Streator, Illinois earns about $33,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Streator, Illinois expensive?

In Streator, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Streator, Illinois?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Streator, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Streator, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Streator, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Streator, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Streator, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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