Rantoul, IL
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12,544
TOTAL POPULATION
5,932
MALE POPULATION
6,612
FEMALE POPULATION
89.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,041
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,739
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,078
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,684
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,331
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Rantoul Zip Codes
Rantoul Area Codes
Race in Rantoul
The most populous races in Rantoul are White / Caucasian (7,174 | 57.2%), Black / African American (2,864 | 22.8%), and Two or more Races (2,053 | 16.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 86 | 0.7% |
| Black / African American | 2,864 | 22.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,824 | 14.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 18 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,174 | 57.2% |
| Two or more Races | 2,053 | 16.4% |
| Some other Race | 349 | 2.8% |
| Total | 12,544 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Rantoul
The most populous ancestries reported in Rantoul are German (1,682 | 13.4%), Irish (1,249 | 10.0%), Mexican (1,157 | 9.2%), English (749 | 6.0%), and American (458 | 3.6%), together accounting for 42.2% of all Rantoul residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 30 | 0.2% |
| American | 458 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 268 | 2.1% |
| Burmese | 5 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 294 | 2.3% |
| Cherokee | 75 | 0.6% |
| Colombian | 83 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 8 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 62 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 93 | 0.7% |
| Eastern European | 42 | 0.3% |
| English | 749 | 6.0% |
| European | 137 | 1.1% |
| Filipino | 15 | 0.1% |
| Finnish | 25 | 0.2% |
| French | 96 | 0.8% |
| French Canadian | 59 | 0.5% |
| German | 1,682 | 13.4% |
| Guatemalan | 294 | 2.3% |
| Hungarian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 1 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 1,249 | 10.0% |
| Italian | 323 | 2.6% |
| Jamaican | 7 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 79 | 0.6% |
| Macedonian | 37 | 0.3% |
| Mexican | 1,157 | 9.2% |
| Nigerian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 113 | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 23 | 0.2% |
| Palestinian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 195 | 1.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 182 | 1.5% |
| Russian | 41 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Scottish | 116 | 0.9% |
| Sierra Leonean | 8 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 7 | 0.1% |
| South American | 83 | 0.7% |
| Spaniard | 8 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 38 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 152 | 1.2% |
| Welsh | 5 | 0.0% | View All 51 Rows |
Immigrants in Rantoul
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rantoul came from Latin America (655 | 5.2%), Central America (464 | 3.7%), Mexico (339 | 2.7%), Caribbean (108 | 0.9%), and Dominican Republic (108 | 0.9%), together accounting for 13.3% of all Rantoul residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 39 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 50 | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 108 | 0.9% |
| Central America | 464 | 3.7% |
| China | 16 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 83 | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | 108 | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 21 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 33 | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | 55 | 0.4% |
| England | 37 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 76 | 0.6% |
| Ghana | 18 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 70 | 0.6% |
| Kazakhstan | 26 | 0.2% |
| Korea | 5 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 655 | 5.2% |
| Mexico | 339 | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | 21 | 0.2% |
| North Macedonia | 25 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 43 | 0.3% |
| Russia | 8 | 0.1% |
| South America | 83 | 0.7% |
| South Central Asia | 26 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 15 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 39 | 0.3% | View All 26 Rows |
Sex and Age in Rantoul
Sex and Age in Rantoul
The most populous age groups in Rantoul are 15 to 19 Years (604 | 10.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (564 | 8.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 425 (7.2%) | 564 (8.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 354 (6.0%) | 413 (6.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 494 (8.3%) | 352 (5.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 604 (10.2%) | 500 (7.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 459 (7.7%) | 476 (7.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 361 (6.1%) | 376 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 340 (5.7%) | 295 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 208 (3.5%) | 546 (8.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 535 (9.0%) | 391 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 320 (5.4%) | 411 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 252 (4.3%) | 322 (4.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 318 (5.4%) | 391 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 313 (5.3%) | 488 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 286 (4.8%) | 284 (4.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 351 (5.9%) | 254 (3.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 133 (2.2%) | 236 (3.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 91 (1.5%) | 134 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 88 (1.5%) | 179 (2.7%) |
| Total | 5,932 (100.0%) | 6,612 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Rantoul
Median Family Size in Rantoul
The median family size in Rantoul is 3.20 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,051 | 35.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (222 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,660 (56.6%) | 2.76 |
| Single Male/Father | 222 (7.6%) | 2.20 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,051 (35.8%) | 4.09 |
| Total Families | 2,933 (100.0%) | 3.20 |
Median Household Size in Rantoul
The median household size in Rantoul is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,051 | 20.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.16 persons per household. non-family households (2,307 | 44.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,660 (31.7%) | 2.79 |
| Single Male/Father | 222 (4.2%) | 2.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,051 (20.1%) | 4.16 |
| Non-family | 2,307 (44.0%) | 1.17 |
| Total Households | 5,240 (100.0%) | 2.35 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rantoul
Out of a total of 5,240 households in Rantoul, 2,933 (56.0%) are family households, while 2,307 (44.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,423, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,035.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,035 (38.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,423 (27.2%) | 253 (4.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 698 (13.3%) | 11 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 397 (7.6%) | 8 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 260 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 104 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 51 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,933 (56.0%) | 2,307 (44.0%) |
Female Fertility in Rantoul
Fertility by Age in Rantoul
Average fertility rate in Rantoul is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 54.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 139 (54.9%) | 121.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 114 (45.1%) | 80.0 |
| Total | 253 (100.0%) | 82.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rantoul
16.2% of women with births (253) in Rantoul are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 94.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 71.1% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 8 (5.8%) | 131 (94.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 33 (28.9%) | 81 (71.1%) |
| Total | 41 (16.2%) | 212 (83.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Rantoul
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 50 (19.8%) | 86.0 |
| High School Diploma | 154 (60.9%) | 159.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 37 (14.6%) | 31.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (4.7%) | 62.0 |
| Total | 253 (100.0%) | 82.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rantoul
83.8% of women with births in Rantoul are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 8 (16.0%) | 42 (84.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 21 (13.6%) | 133 (86.4%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 41 (16.2%) | 212 (83.8%) |
Income in Rantoul
Income Overview in Rantoul
Per Capita Income in Rantoul is $24,041, while median incomes of families and households are $49,739 and $46,078 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 12,544 | $24,041 |
| Median Family Income | 2,933 | $49,739 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,933 | $64,300 |
| Median Household Income | 5,240 | $46,078 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,240 | $54,870 |
| Income Deficit | 2,933 | $13,684 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 12,544 | 26.28% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 12,544 | 73.72¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 12,544 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Rantoul
Average Earnings in Rantoul are $31,896, $39,221 for men and $28,915 for women, a difference of 26.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,900 (51.7%) | $39,221 |
| Female | 2,709 (48.3%) | $28,915 |
| Total | 5,609 (100.0%) | $31,896 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rantoul
The most common earnings brackets in Rantoul are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (329 | 11.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (284 | 10.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 196 (6.8%) | 77 (2.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 44 (1.5%) | 12 (0.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 80 (2.8%) | 80 (2.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 23 (0.8%) | 91 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 25 (0.9%) | 259 (9.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 54 (1.9%) | 90 (3.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 76 (2.6%) | 126 (4.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 156 (5.4%) | 53 (2.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 70 (2.4%) | 174 (6.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 104 (3.6%) | 184 (6.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 256 (8.8%) | 284 (10.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 248 (8.6%) | 284 (10.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 137 (4.7%) | 105 (3.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 164 (5.7%) | 155 (5.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 282 (9.7%) | 166 (6.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 144 (5.0%) | 175 (6.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 189 (6.5%) | 149 (5.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 329 (11.3%) | 106 (3.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 204 (7.0%) | 85 (3.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 119 (4.1%) | 54 (2.0%) |
| Total | 2,900 (100.0%) | 2,709 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rantoul
Average earnings in Rantoul are $46,292 for men and $31,117 for women, a difference of 32.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,917, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,535. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,013, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,337.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,535 | $41,250 |
| High School Diploma | $45,098 | $28,337 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $43,659 | $33,216 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $54,917 | $0 |
| Total | $46,292 | $31,117 |
Family Income in Rantoul
Family Income Brackets in Rantoul
According to the Rantoul family income data, there are 578 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 47 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 185 | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 135 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 208 | 7.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 378 | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 578 | 19.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 481 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 434 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 378 | 12.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 106 | 3.6% |
| $200,000+ | 47 | 1.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rantoul
3-person families (595 | 20.3%) account for the highest median family income in Rantoul with $73,194 per family, while 2-person families (1,571 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $26,572 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,571 (53.6%) | $53,145 |
| 3-Person Families | 595 (20.3%) | $73,194 |
| 4-Person Families | 366 (12.5%) | $31,462 |
| 5-Person Families | 257 (8.8%) | $48,554 |
| 6-Person Families | 93 (3.2%) | $24,779 |
| 7+ Person Families | 51 (1.7%) | $67,548 |
| Total | 2,933 (100.0%) | $49,739 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rantoul
The median family income in Rantoul is $49,739, with families comprising 3+ earners (175) having the highest median family income of $83,125, while families with no earners (586) have the lowest median family income of $37,031, accounting for 6.0% and 20.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 586 (20.0%) | $37,031 |
| 1 Earner | 1,345 (45.9%) | $38,659 |
| 2 Earners | 827 (28.2%) | $79,554 |
| 3+ Earners | 175 (6.0%) | $83,125 |
| Total | 2,933 (100.0%) | $49,739 |
Household Income in Rantoul
Household Income Brackets in Rantoul
With 1,116 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Rantoul, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 58 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 534 | 10.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 225 | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 466 | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 686 | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,116 | 21.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 933 | 17.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 624 | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 493 | 9.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 105 | 2.0% |
| $200,000+ | 58 | 1.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Rantoul
The median household income in Rantoul is $46,078, with the highest median household income of $47,347 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,724 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,426, with 237 households (4.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 237 (4.5%) | $37,426 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,855 (35.4%) | $46,732 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,724 (32.9%) | $47,347 |
| 65+ Years | 1,424 (27.2%) | $45,595 |
| Total | 5,240 (100.0%) | $46,078 |
Poverty in Rantoul
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rantoul
With 18.7% poverty level for males and 22.2% for females among the residents of Rantoul, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 83 males (95.4%) and 47 females (60.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 52 (12.2%) | 139 (24.6%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (60.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 186 (39.8%) | 158 (37.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 156 (54.5%) | 132 (55.9%) |
| 15 Years | 83 (95.4%) | 136 (42.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 110 (31.6%) | 18 (23.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 84 (15.5%) | 79 (15.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 19 (2.7%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 73 (9.8%) | 312 (33.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 150 (26.2%) | 90 (12.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 24 (3.8%) | 221 (25.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 105 (16.8%) | 66 (12.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 38 (12.2%) | 38 (6.9%) |
| Total | 1,080 (18.7%) | 1,443 (22.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rantoul
According to the poverty statistics in Rantoul, males aged 5 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 99.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 373 (87.8%) | 425 (75.3%) |
| 5 Years | 53 (100.0%) | 31 (39.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 281 (60.2%) | 259 (62.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 130 (45.5%) | 104 (44.1%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (4.6%) | 183 (57.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 238 (68.4%) | 60 (76.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 458 (84.5%) | 427 (84.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 682 (97.3%) | 664 (99.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 670 (90.2%) | 625 (66.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 422 (73.8%) | 643 (87.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 599 (96.2%) | 658 (74.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 522 (83.3%) | 472 (87.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 274 (87.8%) | 511 (93.1%) |
| Total | 4,706 (81.3%) | 5,062 (77.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rantoul
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rantoul show that 9.9% or 165 of the total 1,660 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 68.6%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.7%, which includes 69 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,141 (94.3%) | 69 (5.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 327 (89.8%) | 37 (10.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 27 (31.4%) | 59 (68.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,495 (90.1%) | 165 (9.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rantoul
According to the poverty data in Rantoul, 36.5% or 81 single-father households and 21.9% or 230 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (51.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (56.7%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 81 (51.6%) | 52 (11.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 127 (41.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (56.7%) |
| Total | 81 (36.5%) | 230 (21.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rantoul
The poverty data for Rantoul shows that 165 of the married-couple family households (9.9%) and 311 of the single-parent households (24.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (68.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (56.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 69 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 37 (10.2%) | 133 (22.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 59 (68.6%) | 127 (40.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (56.7%) |
| Total | 165 (9.9%) | 311 (24.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Rantoul
Employment by Class of Employer in Rantoul
Among the 4,808 employed individuals in Rantoul, private company employees (3,346 | 69.6%), state government employees (406 | 8.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (378 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,346 | 69.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 142 | 2.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 163 | 3.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 378 | 7.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 296 | 6.2% |
| State Government Employees | 406 | 8.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 77 | 1.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 4,808 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Rantoul
According to the labor force statistics for Rantoul, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,536), 55.9% or 5,331 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 283 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.5% or 600 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.3% or 21 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 129 (18.5%) | 21 (16.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 630 (67.4%) | 76 (12.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 682 (92.5%) | 54 (7.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 600 (94.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,231 (73.3%) | 46 (3.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 874 (67.0%) | 50 (5.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 451 (63.6%) | 33 (7.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 408 (50.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 291 (24.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 33 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,331 (55.9%) | 283 (5.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rantoul
According to labor force statistics for Rantoul, 72.4% of individuals (4,248) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,867) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 183 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.2% or 614 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 119 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 312 (61.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,511 (64.1%) | 99 (4.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,810 (76.9%) | 155 (6.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 614 (95.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,248 (72.4%) | 252 (4.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Rantoul
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rantoul are Community & Social Service (332 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (256 | 5.1%), Business & Financial (197 | 3.9%), Management (193 | 3.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (119 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rantoul, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Business & Financial (94.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 123 (63.7%) | 70 (36.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 10 (5.1%) | 187 (94.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 94 (28.3%) | 238 (71.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 35 (67.3%) | 17 (32.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 59 (23.1%) | 197 (76.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 7 (7.1%) | 92 (92.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 7 (7.1%) | 92 (92.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 353 (37.6%) | 587 (62.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Rantoul are Food Preparation & Serving (426 | 8.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (272 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (204 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (119 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (34 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Rantoul, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (70.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (70.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.8%), Personal Care & Service (74.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 35 (17.2%) | 169 (82.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 24 (70.6%) | 10 (29.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 24 (70.6%) | 10 (29.4%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 132 (31.0%) | 294 (69.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 153 (56.2%) | 119 (43.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 30 (25.2%) | 89 (74.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 374 (35.4%) | 681 (64.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rantoul are Sales & Related (667 | 13.2%), and Office & Administration (549 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 216 (32.4%) | 451 (67.6%) |
| Office & Administration | 120 (21.9%) | 429 (78.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 336 (27.6%) | 880 (72.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rantoul are Construction & Extraction (269 | 5.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (241 | 4.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 263 (97.8%) | 6 (2.2%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 241 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 504 (98.8%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rantoul are Transportation (466 | 9.2%), Production (443 | 8.8%), and Material Moving (418 | 8.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 373 (84.2%) | 70 (15.8%) |
| Transportation | 415 (89.1%) | 51 (10.9%) |
| Material Moving | 247 (59.1%) | 171 (40.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,035 (78.0%) | 292 (22.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Rantoul
Employment Industries in Rantoul
The major employment industries in Rantoul include Retail Trade (854 | 16.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (659 | 13.1%), Educational Services (590 | 11.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (564 | 11.2%), and Manufacturing (509 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rantoul
The Rantoul industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), and Educational Services (74.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 253 (97.7%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| Manufacturing | 348 (68.4%) | 161 (31.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 112 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 305 (35.7%) | 549 (64.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 487 (86.4%) | 77 (13.7%) |
| Utilities | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 118 (56.2%) | 92 (43.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 49 (34.3%) | 94 (65.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 77 (82.8%) | 16 (17.2%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 54 (65.1%) | 29 (34.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 18 (32.7%) | 37 (67.3%) |
| Educational Services | 153 (25.9%) | 437 (74.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 133 (20.2%) | 526 (79.8%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (42.9%) | 12 (57.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 207 (42.1%) | 285 (57.9%) |
| Public Administration | 65 (54.6%) | 54 (45.4%) |
| Total | 2,602 (51.5%) | 2,446 (48.4%) |
Education in Rantoul
School Enrollment in Rantoul
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,947 students in Rantoul are high school (1,119 | 38.0%), elementary school (655 | 22.2%), and middle school (524 | 17.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 158 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 202 | 6.9% |
| Elementary School | 655 | 22.2% |
| Middle School | 524 | 17.8% |
| High School | 1,119 | 38.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 205 | 7.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 84 | 2.9% |
| Total | 2,947 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rantoul
Out of a total of 2,947 students who are enrolled in schools in Rantoul, 280 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,667 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 40 (39.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 200 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 200 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 588 (83.5%) | 116 (16.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 804 (96.9%) | 26 (3.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 766 (93.3%) | 55 (6.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 62 (60.8%) | 40 (39.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 154 (79.8%) | 39 (20.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 34 (87.2%) | 5 (12.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,667 (90.5%) | 280 (9.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rantoul
Bio, nature & agricultural (196 | 19.0%), education (191 | 18.5%), science & technology (148 | 14.4%), business (103 | 10.0%), and engineering (77 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,030 individuals in Rantoul who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 13 | 1.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 196 | 19.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 24 | 2.3% |
| Psychology | 36 | 3.5% |
| Social Sciences | 60 | 5.8% |
| Engineering | 77 | 7.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 10 | 1.0% |
| Science & Technology | 148 | 14.4% |
| Business | 103 | 10.0% |
| Education | 191 | 18.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 17 | 1.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 8 | 0.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 66 | 6.4% |
| Communications | 24 | 2.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 57 | 5.5% |
| Total | 1,030 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Rantoul
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rantoul
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rantoul are males with 2 vehicles (997, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (743, making up 42.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 141 (5.8%) | 167 (7.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 630 (26.0%) | 1,145 (48.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 997 (41.1%) | 743 (31.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 544 (22.4%) | 212 (9.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 91 (3.7%) | 73 (3.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 24 (1.0%) | 25 (1.1%) |
| Total | 2,427 (100.0%) | 2,365 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Rantoul
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rantoul are 20 to 24 minutes (839 commuters, 19.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (751 commuters, 17.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (678 commuters, 15.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 117 | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 610 | 14.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 678 | 15.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 387 | 9.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 839 | 19.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 617 | 14.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 751 | 17.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 44 | 1.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 101 | 2.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 82 | 1.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 47 | 1.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 12 | 0.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Rantoul
The most common commute times in Rantoul are 20 to 24 minutes (417 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (422 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 5 (0.2%) | 112 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 289 (12.7%) | 321 (16.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 294 (12.9%) | 384 (19.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 336 (14.8%) | 51 (2.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 417 (18.3%) | 422 (21.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 363 (16.0%) | 254 (12.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 404 (17.7%) | 347 (17.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 44 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 101 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (4.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 11 (0.5%) | 36 (1.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 12 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rantoul
The most frequent times of departure to work in Rantoul are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (356, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (342, 17.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 242 (10.6%) | 22 (1.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 7 (0.3%) | 97 (4.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 356 (15.6%) | 139 (6.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 136 (6.0%) | 226 (11.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 301 (13.2%) | 323 (16.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 294 (12.9%) | 233 (11.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 167 (7.3%) | 342 (17.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 141 (6.2%) | 60 (3.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 95 (4.2%) | 152 (7.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 135 (5.9%) | 34 (1.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 8 (0.4%) | 85 (4.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (0.6%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 147 (6.5%) | 178 (8.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 233 (10.2%) | 104 (5.2%) |
| Total | 2,276 (100.0%) | 2,009 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Rantoul
Occupancy by Ownership in Rantoul
Of the total 5,240 dwellings in Rantoul, owner-occupied units account for 2,736 (52.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,504 (47.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,736 | 52.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,504 | 47.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Rantoul
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,035 | 38.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,676 | 32.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 709 | 13.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 820 | 15.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rantoul
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,035 (50.9%) | 1,000 (49.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,073 (64.0%) | 603 (36.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 395 (55.7%) | 314 (44.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 233 (28.4%) | 587 (71.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,736 (52.2%) | 2,504 (47.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rantoul
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 182 (34.6%) | 344 (65.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,068 (57.9%) | 777 (42.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,005 (45.5%) | 1,206 (54.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 481 (73.1%) | 177 (26.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rantoul
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 969 | 18.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,123 | 21.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 624 | 11.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,100 | 21.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 874 | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 381 | 7.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 169 | 3.2% |
| Total | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Rantoul
Median Income by Occupancy in Rantoul
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,736 (52.2%) | $49,860 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,504 (47.8%) | $39,692 |
| Average | 5,240 (100.0%) | $46,078 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rantoul
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 244 (8.9%) | 118 (4.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 93 (3.4%) | 81 (3.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 (1.1%) | 194 (7.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 187 (6.8%) | 63 (2.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 143 (5.2%) | 74 (3.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 221 (8.1%) | 463 (18.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 461 (16.9%) | 654 (26.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 342 (12.5%) | 589 (23.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 485 (17.7%) | 141 (5.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 365 (13.3%) | 127 (5.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 166 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,736 (100.0%) | 2,504 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rantoul
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 103 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 469 (17.1%) | 18 (0.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 716 (26.2%) | 820 (32.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 387 (14.1%) | 855 (34.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 821 (30.0%) | 751 (30.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 166 (6.1%) | 60 (2.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 74 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,736 (100.0%) | 2,504 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Rantoul
Housing Structures in Rantoul
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,875 | 54.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 547 | 10.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 375 | 7.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 465 | 8.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 689 | 13.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 100 | 1.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 189 | 3.6% |
| Total | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rantoul
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,226 (77.4%) | 649 (22.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 350 (64.0%) | 197 (36.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 22 (5.9%) | 353 (94.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 465 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 11 (1.6%) | 678 (98.4%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 127 (67.2%) | 62 (32.8%) |
| Total | 2,736 (52.2%) | 2,504 (47.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rantoul
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (2.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 23 (0.8%) | 235 (9.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,160 (42.4%) | 1,075 (42.9%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,140 (41.7%) | 928 (37.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 413 (15.1%) | 199 (8.0%) |
| Total | 2,736 (100.0%) | 2,504 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rantoul
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,408 (88.0%) | 1,587 (63.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 6 (0.2%) | 13 (0.5%) |
| Electricity | 310 (11.3%) | 862 (34.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 12 (0.4%) | 42 (1.7%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,736 (100.0%) | 2,504 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Rantoul
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 46 (1.7%) | 286 (11.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,003 (36.7%) | 1,559 (62.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,231 (45.0%) | 417 (16.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 456 (16.7%) | 242 (9.7%) |
| Total | 2,736 (100.0%) | 2,504 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Rantoul
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rantoul
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,104 | 1,632 |
| Median Property Value | $87,900 | $107,500 |
| Median Household Income | $48,932 | $140 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $495 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,798 | $44 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rantoul
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 279 (25.3%) | 140 (8.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 350 (31.7%) | 546 (33.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 457 (41.4%) | 934 (57.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 18 (1.6%) | 12 (0.7%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,104 (100.0%) | 1,632 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rantoul
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 117 (10.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 124 (11.2%) | 220 (13.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 113 (10.2%) | 235 (14.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 242 (21.9%) | 108 (6.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 132 (12.0%) | 219 (13.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 184 (16.7%) | 210 (12.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 166 (15.0%) | 301 (18.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 26 (2.4%) | 199 (12.2%) |
| Total | 1,104 (100.0%) | 1,632 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rantoul
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 616 (55.8%) | 51,700 (3,167.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 170 (15.4%) | 798 (48.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 128 (11.6%) | 328 (20.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 190 (17.2%) | 101 (6.2%) |
| Total | 1,104 (100.0%) | 1,632 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rantoul
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 242 (21.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 213 (19.3%) | 102 (6.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 597 (54.1%) | 287 (17.6%) |
| Total | 1,104 (100.0%) | 1,632 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Rantoul
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rantoul
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,081 (96.5%) | 39 (3.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,265 (96.5%) | 82 (3.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 942 (86.8%) | 143 (13.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 967 (74.3%) | 335 (25.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,566 (93.2%) | 114 (6.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,006 (77.1%) | 299 (22.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,272 (84.7%) | 230 (15.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,165 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 860 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Total | 11,124 (89.9%) | 1,243 (10.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rantoul
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,081 (96.5%) | 39 (3.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,265 (96.5%) | 82 (3.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 942 (86.8%) | 143 (13.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rantoul
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,162 (88.9%) | 270 (11.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,755 (88.6%) | 484 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,550 (80.1%) | 384 (19.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,459 (99.7%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 2,151 (96.3%) | 82 (3.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rantoul
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 914 (81.6%) | 252 (22.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,824 (77.7%) | 597 (25.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 405 (37.3%) | 584 (53.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 431 (33.1%) | 610 (46.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 708 (42.1%) | 945 (56.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 371 (28.4%) | 696 (53.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 502 (33.4%) | 868 (57.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,124 (96.5%) | 685 (58.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 854 (99.2%) | 683 (79.3%) |
| Total | 7,133 (57.7%) | 5,920 (47.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rantoul
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 114 (8.9%) | 18 (1.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 104 (8.4%) | 208 (17.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 321 (16.6%) | 293 (11.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 155 (24.7%) | 140 (26.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (26.9%) | 309 (56.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rantoul
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 14 (1.1%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 44 (2.3%) | 59 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 13 (2.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (2.2%) | 118 (21.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 51 (4.1%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 12 (0.6%) | 39 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 29 (4.6%) | 33 (6.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (9.0%) | 104 (18.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 114 (8.9%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 48 (3.9%) | 112 (9.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 76 (3.9%) | 131 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (1.3%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (4.8%) | 79 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 36 (2.9%) | 58 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 273 (14.1%) | 154 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 141 (22.5%) | 75 (13.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (22.8%) | 255 (46.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (1.2%) | 9 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 111 (5.7%) | 63 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 18 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (4.8%) | 153 (27.9%) |
Technology Access in Rantoul
Computing Device Access in Rantoul
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,326 | 63.5% |
| Smartphone | 4,202 | 80.2% |
| Tablet | 2,204 | 42.1% |
| No Computing Device | 798 | 15.2% |
| Total | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Rantoul
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 46 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 3,094 | 59.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 925 | 17.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 180 | 3.4% |
| No Internet | 1,127 | 21.5% |
| Total | 5,240 | 100.0% |
Rantoul Summary
Rantoul is a village located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,941 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area.
History
Rantoul was founded in 1854 by Major Robert Rantoul, Jr., a Harvard-educated lawyer from Beverly, Massachusetts. He purchased land in the area and laid out the town, naming it after himself. The village was incorporated in 1856.
Rantoul was a major stop on the Illinois Central Railroad, and the town grew rapidly in the late 19th century. In 1917, the Rantoul National Aviation Center was established as a training base for the U.S. Army Air Service. The base was closed in 1954, but the village has continued to grow and develop.
Geography
Rantoul is located at 40°20'25" North, 88°10'45" West (40.340278, -88.179167). According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2), all land.
Economy
Rantoul is home to several major employers, including the Rantoul Foods processing plant, the Rantoul National Aviation Center, and the Rantoul Industrial Park. The village also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,941 people, 4,845 households, and 3,092 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,183.3 people per square mile (843.7/km2). There were 5,093 housing units at an average density of 860.3 per square mile (332.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 79.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 5.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
There were 4,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Rantoul?
Total Population of Rantoul is 12,544.
What is the Total Male Population of Rantoul?
Total Male Population of Rantoul is 5,932.
What is the Total Female Population of Rantoul?
Total Female Population of Rantoul is 6,612.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rantoul?
There are 89.72 Males per 100 Females in Rantoul.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rantoul?
There are 111.46 Females per 100 Males in Rantoul.
What is the Median Population Age in Rantoul?
Median Population Age in Rantoul is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rantoul
Average Family Size in Rantoul is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rantoul
Average Household Size in Rantoul is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rantoul?
Per Capita income in Rantoul is $24,041.
What is the Median Family Income in Rantoul?
Median Family Income in Rantoul is $49,739.
What is the Median Household income in Rantoul?
Median Household Income in Rantoul is $46,078.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rantoul?
Income or Wage Gap in Rantoul is 26.3%.
Women in Rantoul earn 73.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rantoul?
Family Income Deficit in Rantoul is $13,684.
Families that are below poverty line in Rantoul earn $13,684 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rantoul?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rantoul is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rantoul?
There are 5,331 People in the Labor Forcein in Rantoul.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rantoul?
55.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Rantoul.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rantoul?
Unemployment Rate in Rantoul is 5.3%.