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Du Quoin, Illinois

Introduction to Du Quoin, Illinois

Located in Perry county, Du Quoin, Illinois, is 71 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 6,448 residents living in the city.

Du Quoin History

The city of Du Quoin was named after an Illiniwek Native American, Chief Jean Baptiste Ducoigne of the Kaskaskia. He was killed by the Shawnee tribes in 1802. The city was founded in 1853 in the area where Old Du Quoin now stands. Later, when the Illinois Central Railroad lines were placed, the residents moved westward and set up the present-day territory of Du Quoin. Currently, it is the largest city in Perry county.

Du Quoin and nearby Attractions

  • Pyramid State Recreation Area
  • Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Silkwood Inn Museum
  • Hundley House
  • General John A. Logan Museum
  • West Walnut Street Historic District

Things To Do In Du Quoin

The Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, The Pyramid State Recreation Area, and the General John A. Logan Museum are nearby. In addition, the city holds local festivals such as the Du Quoin State Fair.

Du Quoin Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Williamson county Regional Airport.

Du Quoin Higher Education

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Campus, John A Logan College, and Southeast Missouri State University offer courses for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Du Quoin Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Du Quoin Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Du Quoin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Du Quoin, IL

Comparing Du Quoin 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
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built23

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