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South Wilmington, IL


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South Wilmington, Illinois

South Wilmington, Illinois is 26 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 57 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Grundy county. The population of the village is 621.

The People and Families of South Wilmington

In South Wilmington, about 58% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in South Wilmington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Wilmington had a median family income of $48,438.

Political Inclinations

Among South Wilmington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

South Wilmington Housing

Of the housing in South Wilmington, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In South Wilmington, 96% of commuters drive to work. The layout of South Wilmington makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Wilmington Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%South Wilmington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of South Wilmington, IL

Comparing South Wilmington 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 Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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