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Quincy, IL


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Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois, in Adams county, is 84 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 108 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 40,366.

The People and Families of Quincy

In Quincy, about 50% of adults are married. Quincy offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Quincy if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quincy had a median family income of $40,718.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Quincy gave more campaign money ($41,805) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Quincy Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Quincy. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Quincy, 92% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Quincy, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyQuincy Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyQuincy Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Quincy Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Quincy, IL

Comparing Quincy 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 Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built23

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