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Sullivan, IL


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Sullivan, Illinois

Sullivan, Illinois is 24 miles SE of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 112 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Moultrie county. The population of the city is 4,326.

The People and Families of Sullivan

In Sullivan, about 56% of adults are married.

Sullivan has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sullivan had a median family income of $41,894.

Political Inclinations

Among Sullivan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sullivan Housing

Of the housing in Sullivan, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Sullivan, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sullivan Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sullivan, IL

Comparing Sullivan 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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