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Chapin, IL


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Chapin, Illinois

Chapin, Illinois, in Morgan county, is 40 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 78 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 592 residents.

The People and Families of Chapin

In Chapin, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Chapin are married.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chapin had a median family income of $43,482.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Chapin.

Chapin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in Chapin was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. In Chapin you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Chapin, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in the village expect to drive a lot. The village does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Chapin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Chapin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Chapin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chapin, IL

Comparing Chapin 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes69
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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