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Niantic, IL


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Niantic, Illinois

Niantic, Illinois, in Macon county, is 11 miles W of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 103 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the village are in the Decatur metropolitan area. Niantic has a population of 738.

The People and Families of Niantic

In Niantic, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Niantic. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Niantic is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Niantic had a median family income of $42,500.

Niantic Housing

In Niantic, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Niantic, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Niantic Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Niantic, IL

Comparing Niantic 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing37
Housing Recently Built33
People Living Alone22
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