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El Paso, IL


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El Paso, Illinois

El Paso, Illinois is 17 miles N of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 105 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Woodford county. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metro area. The population of El Paso is 2,695.

The People and Families of El Paso

In El Paso, about 57% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in El Paso.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, El Paso had a median family income of $55,286. There aren't a lot of poor people in El Paso.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from El Paso.

El Paso Housing

Of the housing in El Paso, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In El Paso, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%El Paso Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%El Paso People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%El Paso Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%El Paso Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%El Paso Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%El Paso Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of El Paso, IL

Comparing El Paso 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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