Sesser, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sesser

Neighborhood

Jefferson, IL

Emerson City / Roaches

Sunfield / Old Du Quoin

Whittington / Benton Park

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

Demographics of Sesser

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Households with Children

32.9%

School Enrollment K-12

270

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.0%
Working Age (35-54): 27.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 16.5%

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: 6.2%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.0%

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: 22.6%
Single Parents: 10.3%
Couples & Adults: 41.0%
Living Alone: 26.1%

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: 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 2.7%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
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: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.0%

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: 87.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

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: 97.1%
Spanish: 0.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
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: 4.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 7.8%
Not Enrolled: 69.9%

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