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Aledo, IL


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Aledo, Illinois

Aledo, Illinois, in Mercer county, is 24 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 166 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 3,613.

The People and Families of Aledo

In Aledo, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aledo had a median family income of $41,934.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Aledo Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Aledo.

Commuting

In Aledo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Aledo, IL

Comparing Aledo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built33
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