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 189 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5873,-89.9848 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city | Pontiac is capital of Livingston County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:55:57 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Pontiac is located at 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W (38.5872700, -89.9848300).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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% |
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
1Route 66 Association of Illinois
110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764, United States View details
Phone: +18158444566 | Website available
2Museum Of The Gilding Arts
217 N Mill St, Pontiac, IL 61764, United States View details
Phone: +18158421848 | Website available
3Meramec Caverns Barn
Pontiac, IL 61764, United States View details
4International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum
217 N Mill St, Pontiac, IL 61764, United States View details
Phone: +18158421848
Services and Civic Places in Pontiac
1Pontiac City Hall
115 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764 View details
Phone: +18158443396 | Website available
2Pontiac City Clerk
115 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764 View details
Phone: +18158446752 | Website available
People born in Pontiac (9)
People born in Pontiac, including actress and stunt performer Patricia Tallman, actress Natashia Williams, actress Moira Harris, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pontiac, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pontiac, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Pontiac.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heigh Post Office | Fairview Heights (IL) | 62208 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pontiac, Michigan The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. 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