Apple River, Illinois
Apple River: Township in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
About
Apple River is a township located in the county of Jo Daviess in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 366 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 344 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Apple River
| Population : | 344 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jo Daviess County |
| Area : | 18.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:21:48 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61001 |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Apple River is located at 42°30'18"N 90°5'55"W (42.5050100, -90.0987400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Apple River decreased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 366 | - | census |
| 2011 | 366 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 364 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 361 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 360 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 357 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 352 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 346 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 345 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 343 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 344 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,338 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,449 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,275 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,437 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 70.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 540 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
Apple River zip code is 61001.
County name: Jo Daviess, County
fips: 17085
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,080 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $317 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,061 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,374 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.89 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,685 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,666 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 209,280 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,147 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,635 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,349 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,093 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 600 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 786 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 859 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,087.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.92 |
Schools in Apple River
College & universities near Apple River, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240462 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville (WI) | 53818-3099 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Apple River, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
Post offices near Apple River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Apple River Post Office | Apple River (IL) | 61001 |
Other cities in Jo Daviess County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jo Daviess County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galena | 3,151 | County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois |
| Stockton | 1,709 | City in Illinois |
| East Dubuque | 1,565 | City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States |
| Warren | 1,300 | Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States |
| Guilford | 1,144 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Hanover | 769 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elizabeth | 722 | Settlement in Illinois |
| Woodbine | 474 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Scales Mound | 356 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pleasant Valley | 248 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Menominee | 241 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Council Hill | 134 | Township in Jo Daviess County, Illinois |
| Nora | 116 | Village in Illinois, USA |
