Watseka, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Watseka

Goodwine / Claytonville

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

Demographics of Watseka

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Households with Children

25.7%

School Enrollment K-12

425

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 19.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.2%
Seniors (65+): 25.2%

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: 13.1%
High School / GED: 39.8%
Some College or Associate's: 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.2%

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: 11.1%
Single Parents: 14.6%
Couples & Adults: 26.8%
Living Alone: 47.5%

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: 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
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: 82.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 17.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 53.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 46.8%

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: 80.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

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: 95.6%
Spanish: 2.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 82.8%

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