Du Quoin, Illinois
Du Quoin: City in Illinois, USA
About
Du Quoin is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,109 and a population density of 334 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,591 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Du Quoin
| Population : | 5,591 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Perry County |
| Postal code : | 62832 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 18.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:41:52 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Du Quoin is located at 38°0'41"N 89°14'10"W (38.0114400, -89.2361900).
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Official website of Du Quoin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Du Quoin decreased by 9.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,109 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,064 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,014 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,994 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,894 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,844 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,820 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,783 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,739 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,670 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,591 | -1.41% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,089 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,024 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,625 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,976 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 61.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 31.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 943 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
Du Quoin zip code is 62832.
County name: Perry, County
fips: 17145
Du Quoin, Du Quoin City, Duquoin
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $2,000,000+ |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,329 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,188 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,652 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.1% |
| 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 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,041 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 181,092 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,960 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $235,278 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $115,456 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,807 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,931 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,130 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,237 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,168 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,140 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,467.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.49 |
People born in Du Quoin (12)
People born in Du Quoin, including actress Billie Hayes, baseball player Albert Toney, baseball player Don Stanhouse, .
List
- Frank Hansford (American baseball player) he was born in 26/12/1874
- Ken Swofford (American actor (1933-2018)) he was born in 25/07/1933
- Kyle Onstott (American writer) he was born in 12/01/1887
- Marlin Hurt (American entertainer (1905-1946)) he was born in 27/05/1905
- Nick Hill (American football player) he was born in 05/04/1985
- Samuel M. McElvain (American chemist) he was born in 09/12/1897
- Terry Deering (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1958
- Robert R. Barron
- Alice Curtice Moyer (US writer and suffragist) she was born in 01/01/1866
Schools in Du Quoin
College & universities near Du Quoin, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Du Quoin, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Du Quoin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin Post Office | Du Quoin (IL) | 62832 |
Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pinckneyville | 5,319 | City in Perry County, Illinois, United States |
| Willisville | 578 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Tamaroa | 574 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cutler | 406 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Rice | 322 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Saint Johns | 206 | Human settlement in Perry County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Du Quoin distances to largest Illinois cities
