Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pecatonica, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,024

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%1,888

Two or More

3.8%77

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%29

Black

0.7%15

Asian

0.5%10

Other

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%75

High School Diploma

26.8%407

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%163

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%162

Associate's Degree

15.5%236

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%275

Master's Degree

3.2%49

Professional Degree

1.1%16

Doctorate

0.9%14

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

23.3%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,900

Median Renti

$1,038

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.4%755

Renter-Occupied

19.6%184

Total Units

997

Homeownership

80.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%48

$50K–$100K

15.9%120

$100K–$150K

32.6%246

$150K–$200K

29.4%222

$200K–$300K

11%83

$300K–$500K

4.4%33

$500K–$1M

0.4%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

1.1%11

2000–2009

12.1%121

1990–1999

2.9%29

1980–1989

4.8%48

1970–1979

12.9%129

1960–1969

14.3%143

1950–1959

17.1%170

1940–1949

1.4%14

1939 or earlier

32.8%327

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%833

Electricity

9.4%88

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%7

Other

0.6%6

Wood

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,162

Mean Household Incomei

$89,155

Per Capita Incomei

$41,666

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

1,135

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%13

$10K–$15K

3.1%29

$15K–$20K

5.5%52

$25K–$30K

3.1%29

$30K–$35K

7.6%71

$35K–$40K

3%28

$40K–$45K

1.4%13

$45K–$50K

3.6%34

$50K–$60K

8.9%84

$60K–$75K

13.7%129

$75K–$100K

16%150

$100K–$125K

13.1%123

$125K–$150K

6%56

$150K–$200K

6.8%64

$200K+

6.8%64

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 844 homes92% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,162/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

63%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

35%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% 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

160.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,063

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,117

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured