Iroquois, Illinois
Iroquois: Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
About
Iroquois is a township located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 154 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Iroquois
| Population : | 135 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Iroquois County |
| Area : | 36.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:28:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60945 |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Iroquois is located at 40°49'39"N 87°34'55"W (40.8275400, -87.5819700).
Iroquois map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Iroquois decreased by 14.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 154 | - | census |
| 2011 | 153 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 150 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 148 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 147 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 146 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 140 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 140 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 137 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 135 | -1.48% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 89,800 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 75,199 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 89,258 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 75,180 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 28.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 8,286 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $209,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,289 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $469 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,298 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,683 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| 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 : | 17.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 314,731 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 588,197 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,602 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,360 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,916 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,627 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,463 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,498 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,680 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,750 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,586 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 836.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 89.87 |
Schools in Iroquois
College & universities near Iroquois, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
| 143376 | Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914 |
| 147828 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914-2271 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Iroquois, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Iroquois
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Iroqu Post Office | Iroquois (IL) | 60945 |
| Sheldon Post Office | Sheldon (IL) | 60966 |
| Donovan Post Office | Donovan (IL) | 60931 |
| Kentland Post Office | Kentland (IN) | 47951 |
| Watseka Post Office | Watseka (IL) | 60970 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Iroquois , South Dakota city in Beatle and Kingsbury counties in South Dakota, United States with a population of 71 people.
Other cities in Iroquois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Watseka | 4,694 | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| 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 |