Wamac City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 1378 people, 568 households, and 370 families living in the city. The population density was 913.6 people per square mile (352.74/kmē), making its Illinois's 845th most densely populated city. There were 646 housing units at an average density of 427.8 per square mile (165.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 33.3 years, the median age of male residents at 31.8 and the median age of female residents at 35.1. The racial makeup of the city was 1343 White, 21 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26149, it is 131st poorest city by median household income in Illinois. The median income for a family in the city was $28490, it is the 56th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $13781, it is Illinois's 185th poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $17092, Males have a median income of $25080 versus $12179 for females.
In 2000, 343 pupils and students, of which 46.36% are male and 53.64% are female, 24.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.83% nursery or pri school, 11.95% kindergarten, 51.31% elementary school, 14.58% high school and 16.33% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1378 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1378 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1376 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1366 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1349 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1329 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1308 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1288 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1284 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1274 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1270 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 25 | 41 |
| Elementary school | 86 | 90 | 176 |
| High school | 12 | 38 | 50 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamac city, Illinois | $26149 | $28490 | $13781 |
| Clinton County, Illinois | $44618 | $52580 | $19109 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |