Oquawka, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
990
Population
673/sq mi density
$51,477
Median Income
$30,532 per capita
$87,200
Home Value
$106,333 Zillow
$492
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,477 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $492/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
990
Census 2023
Population Density
673
per square mile
Land Area
0.7
square miles (1.9 km²)
Median Age
49.9 yrs
28% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.1%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.7%
Spanish
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.5%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.9%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.1%
76% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.394
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 990 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 673 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 17.9% |
| Health Insurance | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 2.1% |
| Broadband Access | 69.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.394 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |