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Potomac, IL


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Potomac, Illinois

Potomac, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 26 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 94 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 681 people people live in Potomac.

The People and Families of Potomac

In Potomac, about 63% of adults are married. Potomac has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Potomac had a median family income of $44,583.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($690) in Potomac than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Potomac Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Potomac, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. Potomac isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Potomac, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Potomac Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Potomac, IL

Comparing Potomac 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 Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built22
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