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De Pue, IL


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDe Pue Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%De Pue Affordability of Property Taxes

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing59
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built11
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