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Staunton, IL


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Staunton, Illinois

Staunton, Illinois, in Macoupin county, is 32 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 37 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 5,030.

The People and Families of Staunton

In Staunton, about 58% of adults are married.

Staunton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Staunton had a median family income of $44,630.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Staunton ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Staunton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Staunton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Staunton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Staunton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Staunton, IL

Comparing Staunton 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23

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