Pawnee, Illinois
Pawnee: City in Oklahoma
About
Pawnee is a city located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,739 and a population density of 480 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,646 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pawnee
| Population : | 2,646 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Sangamon County |
| Postal code : | 74058 |
| Area : | 5.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 869 feet / 265 meters |
| Capital city : | Pawnee is capital of Pawnee County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:44:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pawnee is located at 39°35'30"N 89°34'49"W (39.5917200, -89.5803700).
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Official website of Pawnee
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pawnee decreased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,739 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,792 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,787 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,781 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,771 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,759 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,743 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,720 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,695 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,669 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,646 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 85,334 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 78,630 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 89,833 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 78,657 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 74.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 45.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,411 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
Pawnee zip code is 62558.
County name: Sangamon, County
fips: 17167
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $196,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,452 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $481 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,096 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 28,893 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.90 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,102 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 433,322 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 169,018 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 845,512 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,432 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,726 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,814 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,580 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,673 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,205 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,578 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,715 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 317 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,959 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,824.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.85 |
People born in Pawnee (12)
People born in Pawnee, including cartoonist Chester Gould, artist Anna Lee Walters, oil executive Charles Bierer Wrightsman, .
List
- Moses Yellow Horse (Native American baseball pitcher) he was born in 28/01/1898
- Clyde LeForce (American football player (1923-2006)) he was born in 04/06/1923
- Ernest E. Evans (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 13/08/1908
- Kenneth D. Bailey (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 21/10/1910
- Saginaw Grant (Native American actor, dancer, motivational speaker) he was born in 20/07/1936
- Carter Camp (American activist) he was born in 18/08/1941
- Audley F. Mahaffey (American politician) he was born in 19/12/1899
- Della Warrior she was born in 01/01/1946
- Garry Porterfield (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 04/08/1943
Schools in Pawnee
College & universities near Pawnee, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
| 367972 | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62712-3803 |
| 148654 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62703-5407 |
| 149550 | University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield (IL) | 62704 |
| 364122 | HSHS St. John's Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science | Springfield (IL) | 62769 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pawnee, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Pawnee
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Post Office | Pawnee (IL) | 62558 |
| Divernon Post Office | Divernon (IL) | 62530 |
| Glenarm Post Office | Glenarm (IL) | 62536 |
| Tovey Post Office | Tovey (IL) | 62570 |
| Auburn Post Office | Auburn (IL) | 62615 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pawnee , Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 2,101 people.
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cotton Hill | 869 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Pawnee distances to largest Illinois cities
