1. States
  2. /Illinois
  3. /Whiteside County
  4. /Prophetstown
MyTownView — local government intelligence platformMyTownView

Civic intelligence for your community. Every meeting. Every permit. Every decision.

Platform

Villa ParkBlogRequest Your Town

Company

AboutContactCoverage Map

Follow Us

FacebookInstagramRedditX / Twitter

Legal

Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

© 2026 JCAR Development. All rights reserved.  · Buy the devs a beer

MyTownView
MyTownViewMyTownView
Browse TownsBlogAboutContactRequest a Town
Buy the devs a beer
Sign InSign Up

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,828

Median Agei

43.8

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.4%
BA or Higher
14.1%
Graduate+
4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,300

Median Renti

$704

Total Units

804

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K
7.3%37
$50K–$100K
29.5%150
$100K–$150K
30.7%156
$150K–$200K
16.9%86
$200K–$300K
9.3%47
$300K–$500K
5.1%26
$1M+
1.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500
36
$500–$750
62
$750–$1,000
41
$1,000–$1,250
18
$1,250–$1,500
6

Year Built

2010–2019
4.1%33
2000–2009
2.5%20
1990–1999
5.5%44
1980–1989
4.6%37
1970–1979
16.5%133
1960–1969
12.4%100
1950–1959
13.6%109
1940–1949
8.3%67
1939 or earlier
32.5%261

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
87.4%588
Electricity
11.9%80
Other
0.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,797

Mean Household Incomei

$87,542

Per Capita Incomei

$35,452

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

751

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.3%29
$10K–$15K
3.7%25
$15K–$20K
6.2%42
$20K–$25K
2.2%15
$25K–$30K
2.7%18
$30K–$35K
1.5%10
$35K–$40K
3.9%26
$40K–$45K
7.1%48
$45K–$50K
3%20
$50K–$60K
10.4%70
$60K–$75K
13.2%89
$75K–$100K
6.7%45
$100K–$125K
14.6%98
$125K–$150K
7.4%50
$150K–$200K
6.1%41
$200K+
7%47

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

43

Residentsi

32

Avg. Tenant Renti

$378/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes54% occupied$354/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 821 homes91% occupied$404/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,797/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
74.7%
Very low income$20K–$33K/yr
25.3%

Who Receives This Housing

43.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.5% of subsidized households are minority

72.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.8% 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

130.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada
10
Philippines
3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

698

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

698

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

171(12.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured
2.5%Uninsured