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Goreville, IL


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Goreville, Illinois

Goreville, Illinois, in Johnson county, is 82 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 103 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 938 people in the village.

The People and Families of Goreville

In Goreville, about 67% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goreville had a median family income of $42,563.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Goreville Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Goreville is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Goreville, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

Comparative Profile of Goreville, IL

Comparing Goreville 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
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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