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Mackinaw, IL


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Mackinaw, Illinois

Mackinaw, Illinois, in Tazewell county, is 16 miles SE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 127 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Peoria - Pekin area. There are 1,452 residents in Mackinaw.

The People and Families of Mackinaw

In Mackinaw, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mackinaw had a median family income of $49,750. Mackinaw is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mackinaw Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mackinaw that were owner-occupied was 73%.

Commuting

In Mackinaw, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mackinaw Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mackinaw Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Mackinaw Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Mackinaw, IL

Comparing Mackinaw 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 Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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