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Delavan, IL


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Delavan, Illinois

Delavan, Illinois, in Tazewell county, is 22 miles S of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 126 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,825 people people live in Delavan.

The People and Families of Delavan

In Delavan, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Delavan tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delavan had a median family income of $46,250.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Delavan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Delavan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Delavan, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Delavan, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Delavan, IL

Comparing Delavan 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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