Compton, Illinois
Compton: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Compton is a village located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 303 and a population density of 1,782 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 279 inhabitants.
The village was created 149 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Compton
| Population : | 279 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Area : | 0.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,196 feet / 974 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:54:16 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61318 |
| Density : | 1,641 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Compton is located at 41°41'40"N 89°4'52"W (41.6944800, -89.0812000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Compton decreased by 8.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 303 | - | census |
| 2011 | 299 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 295 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 292 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 291 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 288 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 287 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 287 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 285 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 283 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 279 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,783 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,080 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,057 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,080 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 76.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 90.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 5.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 254 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 38.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
Compton zip code is 61318.
County name: Lee, County
fips: 17103
Kompton, Комптон
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $257,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,438 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $309 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,209 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,030 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,163 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 13,478 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,878 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,864 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,361 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,406.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.31 |
Schools in Compton
College & universities near Compton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146418 | Kishwaukee College | Malta (IL) | 60150-9699 |
| 147703 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb (IL) | 60115-2828 |
| 146454 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru | PERU (IL) | 61354-1450 |
| 484084 | Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology | Dekalb (IL) | 60115-3301 |
| 145424 | Hair Professionals Career College | Sycamore (IL) | 60178 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Compton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Compton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Post Office | Compton (IL) | 61318 |
| West Brooklyn Post Office | West Brooklyn (IL) | 61378 |
| Paw Paw Post Office | Paw Paw (IL) | 61353 |
| Subl Post Office | Sublette (IL) | 61367 |
| L Post Office | Lee (IL) | 60530 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Compton , California A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Compton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Compton City Hall and the Compton Museum of Art. with a population of 93,967 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 14,927 | City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Amboy | 2,841 | City in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Franklin Grove | 919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ashton | 878 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Paw Paw | 832 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lee Center | 552 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Nachusa | 454 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Sublette | 415 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Lee | 323 | Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States |
| Steward | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Nelson | 156 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Brooklyn | 131 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Harmon | 109 | Village in Illinois, USA |
