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Wataga (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

PO Box
Knox Hwy 37
Us Hwy 150 N
E Coal St
Lakeview Dr
E Willard St
E Victoria St
Knox Rd 2200 N
N Simmons St
E Miner St
N Taylor St
N Union St
S Sparta St
S Simmons St
E Prairie St
N Sparta St
Henderson Trl
S Taylor St
W Miner St
W Prairie St
Knox Rd 200 E
Knox Rd 320 E
S Union St
E Burch St
Knox Rd 1925 N
Knox Rd 850 E
S Rose St
S Depot Rd
Knox Rd 2075 N
Knox Rd 2350 N

Population of Wataga, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)873.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.36% (-10)
Growth Since 2020-6.94% (-54)
Rank in State778th
Rank in Country16910th

The population of Wataga, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 724. This is a decrease of -1.36% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wataga by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wataga by Age

Wataga Population Pyramid 2022
Wataga Median Age
34.5
Total
36.7
Male
32.8
Female
Wataga Sex Ratio
48.33%
376
Male
51.67%
402
Female
Wataga Age Dependency Ratio
28.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Wataga Adults
603
Adults
(133 of whom are seniors) in Wataga.

Population of Wataga by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wataga

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 24.04%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 20.48%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 27.36%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wataga

While the overall poverty rate of Wataga is 24.04%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (27.36%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (20.48%).

Poverty Rate of Wataga by Employment Status and Sex

18.13%
Female Employed
81.82%
Female Unemployed
8.45%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wataga by Education

32.14%
Less Than 9th Grade
17.3%
High School
16.32%
Some College
10.71%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Wataga

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Wataga

The most common language spoken in Wataga is English, with 99.72% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.14% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Wataga by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Wataga, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Wataga by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree193.72%
Bachelors Degree377.24%
Associates Degree499.59%
Some College14127.59%
High School Graduate23746.38%
9th to 12th Grade193.72%
Less Than 9th Grade91.76%

Earnings Statistics of Wataga by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$30,772

Average Earnings

$37,125

Average Male

$24,615

Average Female

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