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Pontiac, IL


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Pontiac, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pontiac had a median family income of $43,231.

Political Inclinations

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.

Pontiac Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pontiac, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Pontiac, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPontiac Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pontiac Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pontiac Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pontiac, IL

Comparing Pontiac 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built46

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Court House at Pontiac between 1880 and 1901

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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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