Colchester City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 1493 people in the city, organized into 634 households, and 420 families residing in the city. The population density was 1500.7 people per square mile (579.42/kmē), giving it the 515th most densely populated city among the Illinois. There were 694 housing units at an average density of 701 per square mile (270.66/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city Age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.1 years, The median age of males was 35.2 years, for females the median age was 40.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1484 White, Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 7 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31283, it would be the 314th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The median income for a family in the city was $37763, it is the 306th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $15354, it is the 345th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The median income of city was $18500, The median income for males was $23043 versus $15233 for females.
In 2000, 380 pupils and students, of which 175 are male and 205 are female, 25.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 183 elementary school, 68 high school and 90 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1493 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1500 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1495 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1474 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1460 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1444 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1414 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1403 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1394 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1375 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1355 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 85 | 98 | 183 |
| High school | 33 | 35 | 68 |
| College or graduate school | 32 | 58 | 90 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester city, Illinois | $31283 | $37763 | $15354 |
| McDonough County, Illinois | $32141 | $43385 | $15890 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |