Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

168,078

1.61% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

3.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,881

4.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$101,300

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,783

2.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL had a population of 168k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $56,881. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL declined from 170,834 to 168,078, a −1.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,486 to $56,881, a 4.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), White (Hispanic) (1.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.3%).

3.92% of the households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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.

99.1% of the residents in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are Western Illinois University (2,171 degrees awarded in 2021), Spoon River College (582 degrees), and Monmouth College (242 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was $101,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL borders Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside & Lee Counties PUMA, IL, Rock Island County PUMA, IL, Adams, Pike, Brown, Schuyler & Mason Counties PUMA, IL, Peoria City PUMA, IL, Tazewell County PUMA, IL, Knox, Stark, Bureau, Marshall & Woodford Counties PUMA, IL, Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, and Northeast Missouri PUMA, MO.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL is home to a population of 168k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.09% of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.52k people).

In 2021, there were 34.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are Spanish (3,966 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (352 households), and German (313 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,037

Women

50%

84,131

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,168 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
151k ± 272
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.36k ± 372
White (Hispanic)
3.31k ± 431

4.4%

Hispanic Population

7.4k people

4.4% of the people in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are hispanic (7.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,165 ± 835 people
India
229 ± 371 people
Philippines
202 ± 349 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,165 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL residents, followed by India with 229 and Philippines with 202.

Foreign-Born Population

2.09%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.52k people

2.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.66k people

As of 2021, 2.09% of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL residents (3.52k 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was 2.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,966 households (2.49%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
352 households (0.221%)
German
313 households (0.196%)

3.92% of the households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was Spanish. 2.49% of the households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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
4,178 ± 265
Gulf War (2001-)
1,904 ± 320
Gulf War (1990s)
1,528 ± 281

Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL employs 71.8k people. The largest industries in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (5,234 people), Construction (4,496 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,743 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($230,519), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($122,980), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($116,271).

Males in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,092. The income inequality in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,005

Women

50.2%

36,667

Men

49.8%

The workforce of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL in 2020 was 73,672 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

71.8k

2021 Value

−2.56%

1 Year decline

± −2.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.56%, from 73.7k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,725 people), Cashiers (1,970 people), and Registered nurses (1,831 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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

71.8k

2021 Value

−2.56%

1 Year decline

± −2.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.56%, from 73.7k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,234 people), Construction (4,496 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,743 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,855

Median earning men ± $1,576

$29,385

Median earning women ± $912

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,396), and Wholesale Trade ($58,521).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,471), Construction ($41,632), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,428).

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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL awarded 3,019 degrees. The student population of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,127 male students and 5,444 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are White (2,070 and 72.5%), followed by Black or African American (367 and 12.8%), Hispanic or Latino (245 and 8.58%), and Unknown (71 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Western Illinois University (2,171 and 71.9%), Spoon River College (582 and 19.3%), and Monmouth College (242 and 8.02%).

The most popular majors in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (305 and 10.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (174 and 5.76%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (148 and 4.9%).

The median tuition costs in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL are $41,240 for private four year colleges, and $8,886 and $8,886 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,571 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,571 students enrolled in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,981 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
148 degrees awarded
General Psychology
82 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
258 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 148 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Illinois University
2,171 degrees awarded
Spoon River College
582 degrees awarded
Monmouth College
242 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Illinois University with 2,171 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,343 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, which is 0.801 times less than the 1,676 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 2,070 degrees mean that there were 5.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 367 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,411) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,129) 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, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.313% 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.6k), Some college (32.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19k).

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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was $101,300 in 2021, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $99,600 to $101,300, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL is $56,881. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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

$101,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,212

$52,380

Median Property Taxes

±$1,274

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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.5% of the housing units in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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.

$56,881

Median Household Income

± $1,497

68.5k

Number of Households

± 1,536

In 2021, the median household income of the 68.5k households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL grew to $56,881 from the previous year's value of $54,486.

The following chart displays the households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (6.66%)
Worked At Home (4.98%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.66%) and those who worked at home (4.98%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties 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 Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL (20.5k out of 160k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

94.9% of the population of Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.23% 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 22.8% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.12%

Uninsured

49%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL grew by 6.68% from 4.8% to 5.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.