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% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,675 | N/A |
| 2001 | 5,603 | -1.27% |
| 2002 | 5,555 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 5,529 | -0.47% |
| 2004 | 5,490 | -0.71% |
| 2005 | 5,484 | -0.11% |
| 2006 | 5,446 | -0.69% |
| 2007 | 5,442 | -0.07% |
| 2008 | 5,426 | -0.29% |
| 2009 | 5,375 | -0.94% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $30,440 |
Location
| Elevation | 637 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.5 Square Miles |
