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Woodson, Illinois

Woodson, Illinois, in Morgan county, is 32 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 69 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. About 559 people people live in Woodson.

The People and Families of Woodson

In Woodson, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Woodson tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodson had a median family income of $44,375.

Woodson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Woodson, about 87% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Woodson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Woodson, IL

Comparing Woodson 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
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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