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Watseka

County:
Iroquois County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.944
State:
Illinois

Watseka is a city located in Iroquois County, Illinois. Watseka has a 2026 population of 4,408. It is also the county seat of Iroquois County. Watseka is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -5.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,669 in 2020.

The median household income in Watseka is $43,608 with a poverty rate of 23.39%. The median age in Watseka is 47.7 years: 41.7 years for males, and 52.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.1 males.

4.4K
Total Population
1,497
Density (mi²)
-43 -0.97%
Growth

Watseka Population

Watseka Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,408-43-0.97%
20254,451-44-0.98%
20244,49510.02%
20234,494-67-1.47%
20224,561-65-1.41%
20214,626-43-0.92%
20204,669-17-0.36%
20194,764-70-1.45%
20184,834-67-1.37%
20174,901-73-1.47%
20164,974-71-1.41%
20155,045-38-0.75%
20145,083-50-0.97%
20135,133-65-1.25%
20125,198-43-0.82%
20115,241-45-0.85%
20105,286310.59%
20005,6702464.54%
19905,424-119-2.15%
19805,5432494.7%
19705,294751.44%
19605,21998423.23%
19504,23549113.11%
19403,74460019.08%
19303,14432711.61%
19202,81731212.46%
19002,50500%

Median Age

Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 52.9 years
Male: 41.7 years

Watseka Adults

There are 3,794 adults, (1,203 of whom are seniors) in Watseka.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,582 (54%)
Male: 2,198 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watseka includes 86.44% White, 4.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,13286.44%
Two or more races2986.23%
Other race2324.85%
Black or African American601.26%
Asian541.13%
Native American40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1893.95%
White982.05%
Two or more races310.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,03484.39%
Two or more races2675.59%
Black or African American601.26%
Asian541.13%
Other race430.9%
Native American40.08%

Watseka Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watseka 's average per capita income is $36,051. Household income levels show a median of $43,608. The poverty rate stands at 23.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,577-
Families$57,981$66,601
Households$43,608$57,063
Non Families$29,211$41,120

$36,051

Average Income

$43,608

Median Household Income

23.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)