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Pittsfield, IL


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Pittsfield, Illinois

Pittsfield, Illinois, in Pike county, is 56 miles N of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 73 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 4,211 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Pittsfield

In Pittsfield, about 57% of adults are married. In Pittsfield, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Pittsfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittsfield had a median family income of $42,000.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Pittsfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pittsfield that were owner-occupied was 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Pittsfield, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Pittsfield is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Pittsfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pittsfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pittsfield, IL

Comparing Pittsfield 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
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