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Watseka, IL Profile


Watseka, IL, population 5,375, is located in Illinois's Iroquois county, about 54.8 miles from Joliet and 60.1 miles from Gary.

Through the 90's Watseka's population has grown by about 5%. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Watseka has declined by about 2%. Since 2005 Watseka's population has declined by about 2%.

Population Statistics

Gender

Population by Gender
Males 47%
Females 53%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White97%
African American1%
Native American0%
Asian0%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed2%
As % of Population
     

Age


Median Age
Population9.99
Males9.99
Females9.99
Vs. State Median Age
  
  
  
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 209.99%Under 20: 9.99%
20 to 409.99%20 to 40: 9.99%
40 to 609.99%40 to 60: 9.99%
Over 609.99%Over 60: 9.99%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Size


Population by YearChange Rate
20005,675N/A
20015,603-1.27%
20025,555-0.86%
20035,529-0.47%
20045,490-0.71%
20055,484-0.11%
20065,446-0.69%
20075,442-0.07%
20085,426-0.29%
20095,375-0.94%
Vs. State Change Rate
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Economics


Household Income
Median$30,440
Vs. State Median Income
    

Location

Elevation637 feet above sea level
Land Area2.5 Square Miles



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