Percy, IL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    921
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.5
    9.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.8%
    41.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,015
    2.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $77,200
    12.8% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    419
    5.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Percy, 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.

    81.8% of the residents in Percy, IL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Percy, IL was $77,200, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

    Most people in Percy, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Percy, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Percy, IL is home to a population of 921 people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 20.5% of Percy, IL residents were born outside of the country (189 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (585 people) in Percy, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 Other (Hispanic) and 48 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    81.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    84%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 81.8% of Percy, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Percy, IL was 84%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Percy, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      585 ± 156
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      203 ± 112
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      48 ± 73
    27.9%
    Hispanic Population
    257 people

    In 2024, there were 2.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (585 people) in Percy, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 Other (Hispanic) and 48 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    27.9% of the people in Percy, IL are hispanic (257 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Percy, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    20.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    189 people
    16.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    169 people

    As of 2024, 20.5% of Percy, IL residents (189 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Percy, IL was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      23 ± 19
    2. Korea
      6 ± 16
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      3 ± 19

    Percy, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.83 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Percy, IL.

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    Health

    83.6% of the population of Percy, IL has health coverage, with 23% on employee plans, 40.8% on Medicaid, 9.88% on Medicare, 9.88% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    16.4%
    Uninsured
    23%
    Employer Coverage
    40.8%
    Medicaid
    9.88%
    Medicare
    9.88%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Percy, IL declined by 3.34% from 17% to 16.4%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Percy, IL employs 419 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Percy, IL were Manufacturing (122 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (59 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (46 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($63,958), Public Administration ($44,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,167).

    Employment

    Occupations

    419
    2024 Value
    ± 108
    −5.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 40.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Percy, IL declined at a rate of −5.2%, from 442 employees to 419 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Percy, IL, are Production Occupations (78 people), Material Moving Occupations (49 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (36 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Percy, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    419
    2024 Value
    ± 108
    −5.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 40.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Percy, IL declined at a rate of −5.2%, from 442 employees to 419 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Percy, IL, are Manufacturing (122 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (59 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (46 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Percy, IL, though some of these residents may live in Percy, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,000
    Median earning men ± $9,428
    $24,375
    Median earning women ± $9,913

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($63,646), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($46,354), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,667).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($28,958), Retail Trade ($21,406), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,917).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Percy, IL was $77,200 in 2024, which is 0.232 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $88,500 to $77,200, a 12.8% decrease. The homeownership rate in Percy, IL is 57.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Percy, IL have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Percy, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $77,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,003
    $241
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$61

    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 Percy, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Percy, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    57.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 57.7% of the housing units in Percy, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $44,015
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,706
    418
    Number of Households
    ± 92

    In 2024, the median household income of the 418 households in Percy, IL grew to $44,015 from the previous year's value of $42,813.

    The following chart displays the households in Percy, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Percy, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
    2. Carpooled (12.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.9%)

    In 2024, 79.2% of workers in Percy, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (3.9%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Percy, IL have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.78% of the workforce in Percy, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Percy, IL (143 out of 905 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Percy, IL is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

    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.

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