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Erie, IL


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Erie, Illinois

Erie, Illinois, in Whiteside county, is 27 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 126 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,589 people people live in Erie.

The People and Families of Erie

In Erie, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Erie tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Erie had a median family income of $46,435.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Erie than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Erie Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Erie, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Erie, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Erie People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Erie Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Erie Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Erie, IL

Comparing Erie 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 Women97
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
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