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Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 33 miles NE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 84 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 11,864 people people live in Pontiac.
In Pontiac, about 43% of adults are married.
Pontiac is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.
In 2000, Pontiac had a median family income of $43,231.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,100) in Pontiac than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pontiac, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Pontiac, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Pontiac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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Court House at Pontiac between 1880 and 1901
Station at Pontiac between 1900 and 1905
On the Vermillion River between 1890 and 1901
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