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The City of Pontiac had a population of 11,294 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Pontiac is located at latitude 40.8809 and longitude -88.6298 in Livingston County. The formal boundaries for the City of Pontiac encompass a land area of 7.71 sq. miles and a water area of 0.14 sq. miles. Livingston County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Pontiac has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Pontiac is located within Township of Pontiac, a minor civil division (MCD) of Livingston County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,294 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,279 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,088 |
| Median Home Value | $116,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,959 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,819 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,638 (33.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 502 (10.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,457 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Family Households | 2,528 (56.7%) |
The table below compares Pontiac to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 205 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 525 | 64th |
| Median Household Income | # 933 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 948 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 433 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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