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Amboy, Illinois, in Lee county, is 40 miles S of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 87 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 2,561.
In Amboy, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Amboy had a median family income of $42,027.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Amboy ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 70% of housing units in Amboy are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Amboy, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Amboy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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