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Moweaqua, IL


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Moweaqua, Illinois

Moweaqua, Illinois, in Christian county, is 15 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 96 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 1,923 people in the village.

The People and Families of Moweaqua

In Moweaqua, about 62% of adults are married.

Moweaqua has a larger percentage of females than most places. The village has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moweaqua had a median family income of $48,750.

Moweaqua Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Moweaqua is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Moweaqua, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Moweaqua Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Moweaqua, IL

Comparing Moweaqua 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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