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Oneida, IL


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Oneida, Illinois

Oneida, Illinois, in Knox county, is 36 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 752 people lived in Oneida.

The People and Families of Oneida

In Oneida, about 65% of adults are married. Oneida is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oneida had a median family income of $46,250.

Political Inclinations

Oneida residents donated more money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Oneida Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Oneida are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Oneida, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Oneida Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Oneida, IL

Comparing Oneida 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
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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