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Streator

Illinois · 12,500 residents · 7.316 sq mi
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Streator has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,778. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,400. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,500
−12%since 2000
from 14,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Streator
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,778
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,818
+55%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(12,753)
Black1.9%(274)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(942)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(3,007)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(9,684)
Black3.4%(422)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(1,697)
Asian0.6%(78)
Other2%(250)
Diversity Score42.7%(5,336)
Diversity Score
43
+101%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Streator, Illinois?

Streator, Illinois has about 12,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Streator, Illinois?

The typical household in Streator, Illinois earns about $40,778 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Streator, Illinois?

About 14.2% 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 21.5% of people in Streator, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Streator, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Streator, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,569 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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