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Tonica, Illinois

Tonica, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 45 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 85 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 685 people lived in Tonica.

The People and Families of Tonica

In Tonica, about 60% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Tonica, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tonica had a median family income of $46,111.

Tonica Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Tonica are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Tonica, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Tonica Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Tonica, IL

Comparing Tonica 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 Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built11
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