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Pecatonica, IL


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Pecatonica, Illinois

Pecatonica, Illinois, in Winnebago county, is 13 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 89 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is conveniently located inside the Rockford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,997 people in Pecatonica.

The People and Families of Pecatonica

In Pecatonica, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pecatonica had a median family income of $55,086. Pecatonica has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Pecatonica. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Pecatonica Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Pecatonica is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pecatonica, 92% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pecatonica People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pecatonica Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pecatonica Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Pecatonica Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Pecatonica, IL

Comparing Pecatonica 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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