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Compare Springfield to South Elgin

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to South Elgin, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) South Elgin (village)
Population 116,313 22,322
Income (median) $46,601 $56,560
Home Value (median) $125,600 $216,900
White 73% 83%
Black 19% 4%
Asian 2% 5%
With Kids 27% 46%
Age (median) 38 36
Rentals 37% 18%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or South Elgin?
A: Springfield has a much larger population count than South Elgin: 116313 compared with 22322 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in South Elgin?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or South Elgin?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 37% for Springfield versus 18% for South Elgin.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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