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Divernon, IL


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Divernon, Illinois

Divernon, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 16 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 72 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Divernon has a population of 1,201.

The People and Families of Divernon

In Divernon, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Divernon had a median family income of $49,706.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Divernon Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Divernon.

Commuting

In Divernon, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the village tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Divernon People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Divernon, IL

Comparing Divernon 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
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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