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Le Roy, IL


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Le Roy, Illinois

Le Roy, Illinois, in McLean county, is 15 miles SE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 119 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,332 people lived in Le Roy.

The People and Families of Le Roy

In Le Roy, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Le Roy had a median family income of $53,986. The bulk of the population of Le Roy is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Le Roy residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Le Roy Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Le Roy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Le Roy, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLe Roy Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Le Roy People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Le Roy Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Le Roy Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Le Roy Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Le Roy, IL

Comparing Le Roy 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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