Watseka, Illinois
Watseka: City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
About
Watseka is a city located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,255 and a population density of 659 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,694 inhabitants.
The city was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Watseka
| Population : | 4,694 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Iroquois County |
| Postal code : | 60970 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 7.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Capital city : | Watseka is capital of Iroquois County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:10:24 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 589 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watseka is located at 40°46'34"N 87°44'11"W (40.7761500, -87.7364200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watseka decreased by 11.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,241 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,198 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,133 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,085 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,044 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,976 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,900 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,839 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,767 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,694 | -1.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,428 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,799 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,004 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,799 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 42.1% |
| White only, percent : | 62.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 33.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 962 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,845 |
Watseka zip code is 60970.
County name: Iroquois, County
fips: 17075
South Middleport, Votsika, Watseka, watska, Вотсика, واتسكا, واتسهکا، ایلینوی, واٹسکا، الینوائے
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,845 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $993 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $308 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $604 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 22 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,381 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,056 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 78,296 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,323 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,569 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,136 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 169 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,696 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 81,378 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 626 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 521 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 229 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 144 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 457 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 28.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 513.79 |
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People born in Watseka (18)
People born in Watseka, including writer P. C. Cast, German actress Fern Andra, architect Henry Bacon, .
List
- Rex Everhart (American actor, singer (1920-2000)) he was born in 13/06/1920
- Vaughn Walker (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Curtis Painter (American football player) he was born in 24/06/1985
- Craig Calhoun (American sociologist) he was born in 16/06/1952
- Gordie Windhorn (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1933
- Harold Reetz (American agronomist) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Johnny Matson (American psychologist) he was born in 23/06/1951
- Mary Margaret Whipple (Democrat politician from Northern Virginia, US) she was born in 26/05/1940
- Sam Campbell (American writer, lecturer and photographer) he was born in 01/08/1895
- Fred Bechly (American electrical engineer) he was born in 08/05/1924
- Josh Harms (Illinois politician) he was born in 31/03/1974
- Stephen L. Brock (philosopher) he was born in 26/04/1957
- Cary Ann Bechly (American lawyer) she was born in 07/01/1914
- Dan Smiley Bechly (Civil Engineer) he was born in 23/07/1922
- Maude Martin Evers (American artist and illustrator) she was born in 07/02/1892
Schools in Watseka
College & universities near Watseka, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watseka, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Watseka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watseka Post Office | Watseka (IL) | 60970 |
Other cities in Iroquois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gilman | 1,625 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Hallock | 1,532 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Clifton | 1,297 | Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA |
| Onarga | 1,241 | Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Milford | 1,155 | Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Sheldon | 935 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Cissna Park | 771 | Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Ashkum | 710 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Crescent City | 547 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Danforth | 542 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Buckley | 528 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Loda | 396 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Martinton | 338 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Fountain Creek | 327 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Beaverville | 319 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Woodland | 287 | Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Watseka distances to largest Illinois cities
