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Wyoming, Illinois

Wyoming, Illinois, in Stark county, is 27 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 123 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,424 people people live in Wyoming.

The People and Families of Wyoming

In Wyoming, about 60% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Wyoming. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wyoming had a median family income of $41,797.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Wyoming.

Wyoming Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wyoming, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Wyoming, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wyoming Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Wyoming, IL

Comparing Wyoming 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built33
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