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Plano, IL


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Plano, Illinois

Plano, Illinois, in Kendall county, is 14 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 47 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Plano has a population of 5,633.

The People and Families of Plano

In Plano, about 59% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Plano, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plano had a median family income of $50,950. Home offices are common in Plano.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Plano residents, with $7,365. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Plano Housing

In Plano, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Plano, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Plano, IL

Comparing Plano 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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