Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac: City in Illinois, USA
About
Pontiac is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,931 and a population density of 553 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,176 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Pontiac
| Population : | 11,176 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Postal code : | 61764 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 21.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city : | Pontiac is capital of Livingston County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:22:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pontiac is located at 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W (38.5872700, -89.9848300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pontiac decreased by 6.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,931 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,952 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,973 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,026 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,975 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,776 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,408 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,402 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,259 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,232 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,176 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 73,453 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 69,146 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 75,791 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 69,135 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 78.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,655 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
Pontiac zip code is 61764.
County name: Livingston, County
fips: 17105
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $255,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,546 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $495 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,060 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,842 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.03 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 592,084 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 598,111 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,460 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,527 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,457 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,626 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,460 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,449 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,253 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,176 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,891 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 944.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 73.19 |
Best Things to Do in Pontiac
1 Route 66 Association of Illinois
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2 Museum Of The Gilding Arts
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Other Places in Pontiac
1 Pontiac City Hall
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2 Pontiac City Clerk
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People born in Pontiac (9)
People born in Pontiac, including actress and stunt performer Patricia Tallman, actress Natashia Williams, actress Moira Harris, .
List
- Dan Rutherford (American politician) he was born in 26/05/1955
- Frank L. Pinckney (College basketball coach) he was born in 20/09/1884
- Harry Bay (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1878
- Jim Sebesta he was born in 24/08/1935
- Emily Grove (American athletics competitor) she was born in 22/05/1993
- Joe Doolin (American comic artist) he was born in 22/03/1896
Schools in Pontiac
College & universities near Pontiac, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pontiac, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Pontiac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heigh Post Office | Fairview Heights (IL) | 62208 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pontiac , Michigan The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on the Clinton River in the Detroit metropolitan area. Pontiac was once a major automobile manufacturing city, and it is now known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Pontiac Silverdome and the Pontiac Museum. with a population of 58,911 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 40,536 | The county seat of St. |
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Freeburg | 4,223 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dupo | 3,845 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pontiac distances to largest Illinois cities
