Demographics — Wataga, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

782

Median Agei

32.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

12.2%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,700

Median Renti

$634

Total Units

354

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%19

$50K–$100K

48.5%117

$100K–$150K

26.6%64

$150K–$200K

7.5%18

$200K–$300K

4.1%10

$300K–$500K

4.6%11

$500K–$1M

0.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%5

2000–2009

4%14

1990–1999

5.6%20

1980–1989

16.1%57

1970–1979

32.8%116

1960–1969

4.5%16

1950–1959

7.1%25

1940–1949

2%7

1939 or earlier

26.6%94

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%245

Electricity

23.4%78

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%8

Wood

0.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,500

Mean Household Incomei

$73,751

Per Capita Incomei

$30,236

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

399

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%10

$15K–$20K

5.7%19

$20K–$25K

8.1%27

$25K–$30K

3.9%13

$30K–$35K

7.2%24

$35K–$40K

3.9%13

$40K–$45K

10.5%35

$45K–$50K

4.8%16

$50K–$60K

6.6%22

$60K–$75K

7.2%24

$75K–$100K

17.4%58

$100K–$125K

8.7%29

$125K–$150K

4.5%15

$150K–$200K

5.7%19

$200K+

3%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

380

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

380

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured