Du Quoin City, Illinois
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 6448 residents, 2716 households, and 1648 families in the city. The population density was 939.3 people per square mile (362.67/km˛), it is 828th most densely populated city in Illinois. There were 2988 housing units at an average density of 435.6 per square mile (168.19/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.26 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males. The median age was 38.7 years, the median age of male residents at 35 and the median age of female residents at 42.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 5818 White, 466 Black or African American, 23 American Indian, 22 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 93 from two or more races and 23 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29124, it is 215th poorest city by median household income in Illinois. The median income for a family in the city was $37688, making it the 301st poorest city by median family income among the Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $14883, making it the 289th poorest city by per capita income among the Illinois. The median income of city was $17853, Median income for males is $26502, compared with $12801 for females.
In 2000, 1569 pupils and students, of which 48.25% are male and 51.75% are female, 24.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.15% nursery or pri school, 5.99% kindergarten, 37.35% elementary school, 24.73% high school and 20.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6448 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6464 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6453 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6414 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6365 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6330 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6375 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6389 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6374 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6352 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6326 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 82 | 93 | 175 |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 49 | 94 |
| Elementary school | 290 | 296 | 586 |
| High school | 197 | 191 | 388 |
| College or graduate school | 143 | 183 | 326 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin city, Illinois | $29124 | $37688 | $14883 |
| Perry County, Illinois | $33281 | $41064 | $15935 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |