Oquawka, Illinois
Oquawka: Town in Henderson County, Illinois
About
Oquawka is a town located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,371 and a population density of 737 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,231 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oquawka
| Population : | 1,231 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Postal code : | 61469 |
| Area : | 1.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,844 feet / 562 meters |
| Capital city : | Oquawka is capital of Henderson County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:55:38 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 662 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oquawka is located at 40°55'55"N 90°56'50"W (40.9319800, -90.9470900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Oquawka decreased by 11.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,353 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,324 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,315 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,321 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,319 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,295 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,281 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,262 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,231 | -2.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,896 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,076 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,242 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,168 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 39.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,058 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
Oquawka zip code is 61469.
County name: Henderson, County
fips: 17071
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $371,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,270 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $500 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,907 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,542 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.91 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,939 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,789 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 338,664 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,731 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,852 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $57,798 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,696 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,402 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 971 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 658 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,247 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,141.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.29 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $167,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,389 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $381 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,173 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.75 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,224 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,345 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 65,676 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,954 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,132 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,076 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 602 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 312 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 243.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.95 |
People born in Oquawka (4)
People born in Oquawka, including politician James McKinney, All-Girls Professional Baseball League player Joyce Ricketts, zoologist Charles Lincoln Edwards, .
List
- Harry Norton Patterson (botanist (1853-1919)) he was born in 01/01/1822
Schools in Oquawka
College & universities near Oquawka, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oquawka, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Oquawka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oquawka Post Office | Oquawka (IL) | 61469 |
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stronghurst | 774 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Lomax | 393 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Bald Bluff | 302 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Biggsville | 273 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Carman | 268 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Gladstone | 257 | Village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States |
| Rozetta | 241 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Terre Haute | 236 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Raritan | 131 | Township in Henderson County, Illinois |
| Media | 93 | Village in Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Oquawka distances to largest Illinois cities
