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Paw Paw, IL


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Paw Paw, Illinois

Paw Paw, Illinois, in Lee county, is 36 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 69 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 852.

The People and Families of Paw Paw

In Paw Paw, about 60% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Paw Paw is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paw Paw had a median family income of $47,500.

Paw Paw Housing

About 80% of housing units in Paw Paw are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Paw Paw, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Paw Paw Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Paw Paw Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Paw Paw, IL

Comparing Paw Paw 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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