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Stanford, Illinois

Stanford, Illinois, in McLean county, is 12 miles W of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 128 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. Stanford has a population of 670.

The People and Families of Stanford

In Stanford, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Stanford people are married off. Large households are normal in the village. Be careful driving in Stanford, since the village is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanford had a median family income of $52,639.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stanford Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Stanford. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Stanford, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Stanford tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stanford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Stanford People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Stanford Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stanford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stanford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Stanford, IL

Comparing Stanford 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity23
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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