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Tremont, IL


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Tremont, Illinois

Tremont, Illinois, in Tazewell county, is 12 miles SE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 133 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan area. Tremont contains a population of approximately 2,029.

The People and Families of Tremont

In Tremont, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Tremont, at least compared to other villages of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tremont had a median family income of $53,800. Tremont has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the village.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tremont favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Tremont Housing

Tremont has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Tremont, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTremont Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Tremont People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tremont Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tremont Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Tremont Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Tremont, IL

Comparing Tremont 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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