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Wataga

Illinois · 744 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 $46,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
744
−13%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+22%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6887558238909581990201020202024Wataga
2024710
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,927
+54%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(679)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(32)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score15.4%(114)
Diversity Score
15
+253%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wataga, Illinois?

Wataga, Illinois has about 744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wataga, Illinois?

The typical household in Wataga, Illinois earns about $46,250 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Wataga, Illinois?

About 11.0% 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 24.0% 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 132 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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