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Du Quoin, IL


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Du Quoin, Illinois

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

The People and Families of Du Quoin

In Du Quoin, about 50% of adults are married. In Du Quoin, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Du Quoin had a median family income of $37,688.

Political Inclinations

Du Quoin folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Du Quoin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Du Quoin that were owner-occupied was 72%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Du Quoin has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Du Quoin, 92% of commuters drive to work.

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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