Demographics — Streator, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,274

Median Agei

39.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

12.3%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$88,000

Median Renti

$779

Total Units

6,277

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.5%611

$50K–$100K

44.2%1,542

$100K–$150K

21.6%754

$150K–$200K

8.2%287

$200K–$300K

5.9%205

$300K–$500K

1.2%43

$500K–$1M

0.8%27

$1M+

0.5%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

438

$500–$750

430

$750–$1,000

777

$1,000–$1,250

292

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%126

2000–2009

4.4%278

1990–1999

1.7%109

1980–1989

4.1%255

1970–1979

13.7%860

1960–1969

13.9%873

1950–1959

16.7%1,051

1940–1949

11.6%725

1939 or earlier

31.9%2,000

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.3%4,483

Electricity

19.6%1,106

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%52

No Fuel

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,953

Mean Household Incomei

$69,254

Per Capita Incomei

$32,820

Poverty Ratei

20.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,018

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%365

$10K–$15K

7.5%426

$15K–$20K

7.1%399

$20K–$25K

5.2%294

$25K–$30K

2.7%150

$30K–$35K

3.5%199

$35K–$40K

4.2%238

$40K–$45K

6.4%364

$45K–$50K

4.8%273

$50K–$60K

7.1%404

$60K–$75K

11.2%635

$75K–$100K

15.9%898

$100K–$125K

5.6%315

$125K–$150K

4.1%231

$150K–$200K

4.5%252

$200K+

3.7%212

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

335

Residentsi

574

Avg. Tenant Renti

$311/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing165 homes92% occupied$264/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes86% occupied$426/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8105 homes93% occupied$316/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,953/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

80.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

14.8%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

3.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

63.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.1% of subsidized households are minority

20.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5124.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

489

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,334

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,538

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

753(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured