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Atwood, Illinois

Atwood, Illinois, in Douglas county, is 24 miles SW of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 122 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village has a population of 1,290.

The People and Families of Atwood

In Atwood, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atwood had a median family income of $45,625.

Atwood Housing

In Atwood, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Atwood, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Atwood, IL

Comparing Atwood 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
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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