South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

131,598

0.338% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

0.897% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

3.74% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,925

7.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$88,100

3.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,328

0.824% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL had a population of 132k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $51,925. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL grew from 131,155 to 131,598, a 0.338% increase and its median household income grew from $48,123 to $51,925, a 7.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.691%).

2.89% of the households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are Shawnee Community College (580 degrees awarded in 2021), Southeastern Illinois College (407 degrees), and Wabash Valley College (235 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was $88,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.1%.

Most people in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL borders Clark, Jasper, Crawford, Lawrence, Richland, Clay & Wayne Counties PUMA, IL, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin & Perry Counties PUMA, IL, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Jefferson & Marion Counties PUMA, IL, Warrick, Gibson & Posey Counties PUMA, IN, Dubois, Knox, Spencer, Perry, Pike & Crawford Counties PUMA, IN, Purchase Area Development District PUMA, KY, Pennyrile Area Development District (North) PUMA, KY, Green River Area Development District (Southwest) PUMA, KY, St. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO, Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, and Dunklin, Stoddard, New Madrid, Pemiscot & Mississippi Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL is home to a population of 132k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.21% of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.99k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are Spanish (2,218 households), German (407 households), and Korean (126 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,927

Women

50.2%

65,504

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 131,431 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 205
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.67k ± 341
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.99k ± 362

2.53%

Hispanic Population

3.33k people

2.53% of the people in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are hispanic (3.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
507 ± 552 people
Korea
153 ± 304 people
Philippines
129 ± 279 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 507 South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL residents, followed by Korea with 153 and Philippines with 129.

Foreign-Born Population

1.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

1.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

As of 2021, 1.21% of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was 1.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,218 households (1.78%)
German
407 households (0.327%)
Korean
126 households (0.101%)

2.89% of the households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was Spanish. 1.78% of the households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,609 ± 304
Gulf War (1990s)
1,514 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
992 ± 198

South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL employs 49.3k people. The largest industries in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,529 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,634 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,625 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified manufacturing industries ($136,120), Natural gas distribution ($100,263), and Labor unions ($98,155).

Males in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,516. The income inequality in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,719

Women

49.7%

25,019

Men

50.3%

The workforce of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL in 2020 was 49,738 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

49.3k

2021 Value

−0.824%

1 Year decline

± −0.824%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.824%, from 49.7k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,647 people), Registered nurses (1,467 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.3k

2021 Value

−0.824%

1 Year decline

± −0.824%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.824%, from 49.7k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,529 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,634 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,625 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,841

Median earning men ± $1,124

$27,969

Median earning women ± $1,185

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,766), Public Administration ($67,711), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,914).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,789), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,360), and Manufacturing ($34,820).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL awarded 1,222 degrees. The student population of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,240 male students and 1,918 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are White (1,038 and 84.9%), followed by Black or African American (98 and 8.02%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.7%), and Unknown (21 and 1.72%).

The largest universities in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Shawnee Community College (580 and 47.5%), Southeastern Illinois College (407 and 33.3%), and Wabash Valley College (235 and 19.2%).

The most popular majors in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (433 and 35.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (124 and 10.1%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (103 and 8.43%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,158 students enrolled in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,643 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
251 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
103 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 251 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shawnee Community College
580 degrees awarded
Southeastern Illinois College
407 degrees awarded
Wabash Valley College
235 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shawnee Community College with 580 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 505 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, which is 0.704 times less than the 717 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,038 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 98 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,036) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.635% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.698% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36k), Some college (25.4k), and Secondary Education (16.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was $88,100 in 2021, which is 0.36 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $85,400 to $88,100, a 3.16% increase. The homeownership rate in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL is 78.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL is $51,925. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$88,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,361

$39,935

Median Property Taxes

±$1,133

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.1% of the housing units in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,925

Median Household Income

± $1,602

51.2k

Number of Households

± 1,295

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.2k households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL grew to $51,925 from the previous year's value of $48,123.

The following chart displays the households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (8.43%)
Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.43%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL (20.6k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.2%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL grew by 5.04% from 5.9% to 6.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.