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Mahomet, Illinois

Mahomet, Illinois is 10 miles NW of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Champaign county. The village is part of the Champaign - Urbana metro area. The population of Mahomet is 4,877.

The People and Families of Mahomet

In Mahomet, about 73% of adults are married. Mahomet, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Mahomet.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mahomet had a median family income of $61,063. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Mahomet. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in Mahomet work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Mahomet political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,550. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Mahomet Housing

Of the housing in Mahomet, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.

Commuting

In Mahomet, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mahomet College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mahomet People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mahomet Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mahomet Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Mahomet, IL

Comparing Mahomet 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
People Living Alone11

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