Paw Paw, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Paw Paw

McGirr / East Paw Paw

Scarboro / Twelvemile Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Paw Paw

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Households with Children

16.3%

School Enrollment K-12

128

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.5%
Working Age (35-54): 21.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.1%
High School / GED: 38.8%
Some College or Associate's: 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.9%
Single Parents: 3.4%
Couples & Adults: 42.1%
Living Alone: 41.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 86.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.8%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 7.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 1.4%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 79.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources