De Pue, IL

De Pue, Illinois

De Pue, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 45 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 93 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 1,842 people lived in De Pue.

The People and Families of De Pue

In De Pue, about 53% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the village without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 18% of De Pue is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the village.

De Pue is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Pue had a median family income of $36,985.

De Pue Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in De Pue are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in De Pue compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In De Pue, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of De Pue, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

De Pue Almanac

De Pue Climate

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De Pue Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, De Pue, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

De Pue Public Libraries

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De Pue High Schools (2004)

DEPUE HIGH SCHOOL
PO BOX 800
815-447-2121
Serves 96 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

De Pue Colleges

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