Sycamore City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 12020 people, 4692 households, and 3147 families living in the city. The population density was 2191.6 people per square mile (846.18/kmē), it is 258th most densely populated city in Illinois. There were 4925 housing units at an average density of 898.7 per square mile (346.99/kmē). The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city the population was spread out, with 28% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 107.1 females. The median age of the city's population was 34.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Sycamore City was 33.4 and 35.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 11225 White, 329 Black or African American, 27 American Indian, 100 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 149 from two or more races and 188 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $51921, it is the 255th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $62083, it is Illinois's 206th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $23112, it is Illinois's 220th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $28650, The median income for males was $39697 versus $20688 for females.
In 2000, 3527 pupils and students, of which 47.86% are male and 52.14% are female, 29.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.92% nursery or pri school, 4.54% kindergarten, 47.8% elementary school, 20.19% high school and 20.56% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12020 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12421 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12480 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12713 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13115 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13487 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 14001 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 14623 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16271 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17188 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17679 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 121 | 244 |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 109 | 160 |
| Elementary school | 869 | 817 | 1686 |
| High school | 357 | 355 | 712 |
| College or graduate school | 288 | 437 | 725 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore city, Illinois | $51921 | $62083 | $23112 |
| DeKalb County, Illinois | $45828 | $58194 | $19462 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |