Tampico, Illinois
Tampico: Township in Whiteside County, Illinois
About
Tampico is a township located in the county of Whiteside in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 790 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 721 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tampico
| Population : | 721 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Whiteside County |
| Area : | 35.74 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:34:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61283 |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tampico is located at 41°37'49"N 89°47'10"W (41.6303100, -89.7862200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tampico decreased by 9.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 790 | - | census |
| 2011 | 784 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 775 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 770 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 760 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 757 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 751 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 743 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 733 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 730 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 721 | -1.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,267 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 30,657 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,321 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 87.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 81.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 15.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 991 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
Tampico zip code is 61283.
County name: Whiteside, County
fips: 17195
Tampiko, taempiko, tambykw, tan pi ke, Тампико, تامبيكو, 坦皮科, 탬피코
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $383,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,012 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $478 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,277 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,615 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,234 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,753 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 193,231 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,449 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,468 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,079 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,724 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 871 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 986 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,529 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,384.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.59 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,323 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $573 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $966 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,988 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,849 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,476 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 107,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,450 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,362 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,345 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 730 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 643 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,101.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.58 |
Schools in Tampico
College & universities near Tampico, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tampico, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
Other cities in Whiteside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whiteside County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,313 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Rock Falls | 8,648 | City in Illinois |
| Morrison | 3,950 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Fulton | 3,285 | City in Illinois |
| Prophetstown | 1,919 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Erie | 1,482 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Union Grove | 1,113 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Garden Plain | 999 | Township of Illinois |
| Albany | 856 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Lyndon | 604 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ustick | 581 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Fenton | 507 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Portland | 395 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Round Grove | 346 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Hahnaman | 330 | Township of Illinois |
| Coleta | 151 | Town |
