Rantoul, IL

City

Demographics of Rantoul

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.4%

Households with Children

27.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,473

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.6%

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: 6.9%
High School / GED: 44.6%
Some College or Associate's: 36.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.4%

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: 11.8%
Single Parents: 15.2%
Couples & Adults: 28.3%
Living Alone: 44.8%

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: 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 17.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.8%
Puerto Rican: 17.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 2.8%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 31.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 68.2%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 39.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 60.6%

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: 73.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.9%

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: 83.7%
Spanish: 14.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rantoul

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