Iroquois County, Illinois

Total Population: 26,746

County Seat: Watseka

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Median Home Value

$125,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,439

Across all households

Median Age

44.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

22.2%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,439

Mean Household Income

$81,382

Per Capita Income

$34,719

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$125,400

Median Rent

$793/mo

Total Housing Units

12,818

Owner-Occupied

78.5%

Renter-Occupied

21.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.7%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

84.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17075.