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Prophetstown city, IL

ZIP 61277 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61277

61277 has a population of 2,983 with a median age of 45.4 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.5%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
23.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
39.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.1%+347% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61277

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.1%+347% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
8.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,983
Median age45.4
Poverty rate7.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.3%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born62.1%