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Wataga

Illinois · 843 residents · 0.829 sq mi
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Wataga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,300. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
−2%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6887558238909581990201020202024Wataga
2024710
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,477
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,319
+31%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(834)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(802)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score12%(101)
Diversity Score
12
+176%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wataga, Illinois?

Wataga, Illinois has about 843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wataga, Illinois?

The typical household in Wataga, Illinois earns about $36,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wataga, Illinois expensive?

In Wataga, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Wataga, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wataga, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wataga, Illinois?

About 28.1% of people in Wataga, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wataga, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wataga, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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