De Pue, Bureau County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for De Pue, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in De Pue, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in De Pue, Illinois. The estimated population of De Pue, Illinois is 1,680 people, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look at the total population in De Pue over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,680
-2.55% -0.65%
2020
1,724
-4.33% -
2019
1,802
+9.15%
-
2018
1,651
-2.37% -
2017
1,691
- -

Population of De Pue, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
31.2%
30.5%
+2.30%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.9%
+66.67%
Native
0.8%
0.4%
+100.00%
Hispanic
63.3%
67.5%
-6.22%
Asian
1.5%
0.4%
+275.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.4%
+325.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of De Pue, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +0.84% 38.5 +3.49% 33.9 -1.17%
2020 35.6 0% 37.2 +6.9% 34.3 -7.8%
2019 35.6 +0.28% 34.8 0% 37.2 +0.54%
2018 35.5 +0.57% 34.8 -1.14% 37 +4.52%
2017 35.3 - 35.2 - 35.4 -

The median age of De Pue, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 114 +6.04% 117 3.7% 118 116
10 to 19 191 -26.42% 133 +21.38% 133 150
20 to 29 106 +6.05% 62 -6.08% 107 58
30 to 39 143 -3.8% 138 -21.91% 136 104
40 to 49 90 +90.3% 85 -35.85% 187 57
50 to 59 102 -15.94% 68 +46.54% 85 104
60 to 69 128 -19.52% 85 -1.98% 101 80
70+ 79 -0.62% 50 +44.63% 78 66

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of De Pue, Illinois is $64,583.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for De Pue.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,969.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in De Pue, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in De Pue, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of De Pue, Illinois is currently $82,596.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.53% of households in De Pue are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of De Pue against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in De Pue is $28,041.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of De Pue by the total population of De Pue.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in De Pue, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in De Pue to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in De Pue that are over the age of 16.

The total population of De Pue over the age of 16 is 1,265.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in De Pue is 62.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 102 40.20% 26.80%
20 to 24 years 54 81.50% 11.40%
25 to 29 years 111 93.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 140 85.00% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 194 82.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 247 80.20% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 92 90.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 71 70.40% 10.00%
65 to 74 years 192 12.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 62 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in De Pue. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 812 58.60% 6.70%
Black or African American 26 76.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 21 76.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 295 75.30% 2.30%
Two or more races 103 86.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 728 77.20% 4.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 479 47.00% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in De Pue as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in De Pue is 786, with median earnings of $32,381.00.

Women in De Pue, Illinois earning approximately 67.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 786 $32,381.00
Male 501 $36,250.00
Female 285 $24,519.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 35 $58,594.00
Business and Financial 9 $54,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $35,208.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $17,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $34,500.00
Healthcare Support 40 $11,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $22,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 43 $32,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $27,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $24,844.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $32,024.00
Production 101 $32,589.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $75,865.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 17 $55,625.00 18 $59,063.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 9 $54,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 25 $17,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 18 $34,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 40 $11,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 19 $17,031.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $21,250.00 28 $30,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 28 $65,000.00 15 $32,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $24,914.00 24 $40,357.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $40,893.00 39 $20,750.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $32,024.00 0 $0.00
Production 75 $34,861.00 26 $26,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $75,865.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 564 households in De Pue, with an average household size of 2.98 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 408 families in De Pue with an average family size of 3.43 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 297 59 52 156
Average Household Size 3.4 4.19 4.75 1.13
Total Families 297 59 52 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.66 3.58 0

Poverty

Of the 408 families in De Pue, 11.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in De Pue:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 674 housing units in De Pue, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 564 83.68%
Vacant 110 16.32%

16.62% of the total 674 housing units in De Pue are rental units. This is approximately 112 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 449 are occupied by the owner - or 66.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in De Pue is $807.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in De Pue that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    3
  • Less than $500
    2
  • $500 to $999
    94
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in De Pue is $55,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in De Pue that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    159
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    11
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in De Pue. The chart below shows the number of properties in De Pue that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    282
  • 1940 to 1949
    102
  • 1950 to 1959
    98
  • 1960 to 1969
    34
  • 1970 to 1979
    70
  • 1980 to 1989
    28
  • 1990 to 1999
    32
  • 2000 to 2009
    28
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in De Pue that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    172
  • 2 vehicles available
    168
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    202

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in De Pue get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in De Pue that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in De Pue.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    18
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    83
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    143
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    119
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    99
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    143
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    63
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    19
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for De Pue, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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