Otterville, Illinois
Otterville: Town of the United States
About
Otterville is a town located in the county of Jersey in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 126 and a population density of 125 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 116 inhabitants.
The town was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Otterville
| Population : | 116 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jersey County |
| Area : | 1.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,057 feet / 627 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:30:21 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 115 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Otterville is located at 39°3'2"N 90°23'54"W (39.0506000, -90.3984500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Otterville decreased by 8.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 124 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 123 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 121 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 120 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 119 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 120 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 119 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 118 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 118 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 116 | -1.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 48,275 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 42,926 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 49,757 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,819 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 82.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,727 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $447,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,229 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $699 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,819 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,720 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 141,946 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 176,918 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 267,998 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,037 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $88,734 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,451 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,672 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,300 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,046 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,052 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,238 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,129.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.11 |
Schools in Otterville
College & universities near Otterville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148016 | Principia College | Elsah (IL) | 62028-9799 |
| 146603 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey (IL) | 62035 |
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
| 177968 | Lindenwood University | Saint Charles (MO) | 63301-1695 |
| 460996 | The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | St. Charles (MO) | 63301-1021 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Otterville, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Otterville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Post Office | Dow (IL) | 62022 |
| Grafton Post Office | Grafton (IL) | 62037 |
| Jerseyvill Post Office | Jerseyville (IL) | 62052 |
| Elsah Post Office | Elsah (IL) | 62028 |
| Fieldon Post Office | Fieldon (IL) | 62031 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Otterville , Missouri City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States with a population of 453 people.
Other cities in Jersey County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jersey County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jerseyville | 8,111 | City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States |
| Grafton | 691 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Elsah | 604 | Township in Jersey County, Illinois |
| Rosedale | 425 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Fieldon | 219 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Fidelity | 113 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Camden | 76 | Village in Illinois, United States |
