Scales Mound, IL

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Scales Mound Overview

434
TOTAL POPULATION
246
MALE POPULATION
188
FEMALE POPULATION
130.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,411
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,819
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
207
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Scales Mound Zip Codes

Scales Mound Area Codes

Race in Scales Mound

The most populous races in Scales Mound are White / Caucasian (409 | 94.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14 | 3.2%), and Two or more Races (13 | 3.0%).
Race in Scales Mound
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American40.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.5%
Hispanic or Latino143.2%
Native / Alaskan30.7%
White / Caucasian40994.2%
Two or more Races133.0%
Some other Race30.7%
Total434100.0%

Ancestry in Scales Mound

The most populous ancestries reported in Scales Mound are German (150 | 34.6%), Irish (79 | 18.2%), English (46 | 10.6%), American (28 | 6.5%), and French (23 | 5.3%), together accounting for 75.1% of all Scales Mound residents.
Ancestry in Scales Mound
Ancestry# Population% Population
American286.5%
Austrian10.2%
Central American102.3%
Cherokee20.5%
Croatian30.7%
Czechoslovakian10.2%
Dutch81.8%
English4610.6%
French235.3%
German15034.6%
Guatemalan102.3%
Hungarian10.2%
Irish7918.2%
Italian225.1%
Mexican40.9%
Norwegian122.8%
Polish112.5%
Russian10.2%
Samoan20.5%
Scotch-Irish30.7%
Swedish51.1%
Swiss20.5%
Welsh61.4%
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Immigrants in Scales Mound

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Scales Mound came from Central America (3 | 0.7%), Guatemala (3 | 0.7%), Latin America (3 | 0.7%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.5%), and Europe (2 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Scales Mound residents.
Immigrants in Scales Mound
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America30.7%
Eastern Europe20.5%
Europe20.5%
Guatemala30.7%
Latin America30.7%
Poland20.5%
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Sex and Age in Scales Mound

Sex and Age in Scales Mound

The most populous age groups in Scales Mound are 10 to 14 Years (33 | 13.4%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (27 | 14.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (10.2%)5 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Years20 (8.1%)7 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years33 (13.4%)17 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years25 (10.2%)13 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years9 (3.7%)3 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Years17 (6.9%)13 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years18 (7.3%)11 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years5 (2.0%)12 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years14 (5.7%)11 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years4 (1.6%)8 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years13 (5.3%)11 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years10 (4.1%)11 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years6 (2.4%)11 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years26 (10.6%)27 (14.4%)
75 to 79 Years17 (6.9%)3 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.8%)7 (3.7%)
85 Years and over2 (0.8%)7 (3.7%)
Total246 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Scales Mound

Median Family Size in Scales Mound

The median family size in Scales Mound is 2.77 persons per family, with single female/mother families (18 | 14.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.83 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18 | 14.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Scales Mound
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple89 (71.2%)2.80
Single Male/Father18 (14.4%)2.56
Single Female/Mother18 (14.4%)2.83
Total Families125 (100.0%)2.77

Median Household Size in Scales Mound

The median household size in Scales Mound is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (18 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.06 persons per household. non-family households (56 | 30.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Scales Mound
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple89 (49.2%)2.80
Single Male/Father18 (9.9%)2.67
Single Female/Mother18 (9.9%)3.06
Non-family56 (30.9%)1.46
Total Households181 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Scales Mound

Out of a total of 181 households in Scales Mound, 125 (69.1%) are family households, while 56 (30.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 62, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Scales Mound
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29 (16.0%)
2-Person Households62 (34.3%)24 (13.3%)
3-Person Households26 (14.4%)3 (1.7%)
4-Person Households25 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households11 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (69.1%)56 (30.9%)

Female Fertility in Scales Mound

Fertility by Age in Scales Mound

Average fertility rate in Scales Mound is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 172.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)172.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scales Mound

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scales Mound
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Scales Mound

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Scales Mound
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (60.0%)300.0
Graduate Degree2 (40.0%)1,000.0
Total5 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scales Mound

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scales Mound
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Scales Mound

Income Overview in Scales Mound

Per Capita Income in Scales Mound is $34,411, while median incomes of families and households are $63,819 and $63,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income434$34,411
Median Family Income125$63,819
Mean Family Income125$91,623
Median Household Income181$63,125
Mean Household Income181$84,510
Income Deficit125$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)43427.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)43472.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4340.39

Earnings by Sex in Scales Mound

Average Earnings in Scales Mound are $37,059, $41,250 for men and $30,000 for women, a difference of 27.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Scales Mound
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male124 (55.9%)$41,250
Female98 (44.1%)$30,000
Total222 (100.0%)$37,059

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scales Mound

The most common earnings brackets in Scales Mound are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (22 | 17.7%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (12 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scales Mound
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (2.4%)12 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (3.2%)8 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (4.0%)3 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (3.2%)1 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)10 (10.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (0.8%)5 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (4.0%)3 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (5.7%)5 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (4.0%)8 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (17.7%)4 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (2.4%)11 (11.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (1.6%)6 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (6.5%)4 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99920 (16.1%)7 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (5.7%)7 (7.1%)
$100,000+10 (8.1%)2 (2.0%)
Total124 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound

Average earnings in Scales Mound are $52,292 for men and $35,313 for women, a difference of 32.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,333. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,917, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,333$0
High School Diploma$56,250$0
College or Associate's Degree$44,167$36,250
Bachelor's Degree$60,625$47,917
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,292$35,313

Family Income in Scales Mound

Family Income Brackets in Scales Mound

According to the Scales Mound family income data, there are 45 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Scales Mound
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910.8%
$25,000 to $34,999108.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992318.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994536.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992016.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991713.6%
$150,000 to $199,99932.4%
$200,000+64.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scales Mound

5-person families (7 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Scales Mound with $148,125 per family, while 2-person families (64 | 51.2%) have the highest median income of $31,458 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scales Mound
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families64 (51.2%)$62,917
3-Person Families27 (21.6%)$54,375
4-Person Families26 (20.8%)$76,667
5-Person Families7 (5.6%)$148,125
6-Person Families1 (0.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total125 (100.0%)$63,819

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scales Mound

The median family income in Scales Mound is $63,819, with families comprising 3+ earners (5) having the highest median family income of $106,875, while families with no earners (21) have the lowest median family income of $51,125, accounting for 4.0% and 16.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Scales Mound
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21 (16.8%)$51,125
1 Earner54 (43.2%)$58,500
2 Earners45 (36.0%)$95,625
3+ Earners5 (4.0%)$106,875
Total125 (100.0%)$63,819

Household Income in Scales Mound

Household Income Brackets in Scales Mound

With 64 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Scales Mound, accounting for 35.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Scales Mound
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99984.4%
$25,000 to $34,999168.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993016.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996435.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992815.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992111.6%
$150,000 to $199,99984.4%
$200,000+63.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Scales Mound

The median household income in Scales Mound is $63,125, with the highest median household income of $88,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47 households (26.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,964, with 68 households (37.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Scales Mound
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (8.3%)$56,750
25 to 44 Years51 (28.2%)$72,321
45 to 64 Years47 (26.0%)$88,125
65+ Years68 (37.6%)$51,964
Total181 (100.0%)$63,125

Poverty in Scales Mound

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scales Mound

With 0.4% poverty level for males and 5.9% for females among the residents of Scales Mound, 35 to 44 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (4.3%) and 4 females (23.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)5 (22.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)4 (23.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1 (4.3%)1 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.4%)11 (5.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scales Mound

According to the poverty statistics in Scales Mound, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (100.0%)17 (77.3%)
12 to 14 Years16 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (100.0%)13 (76.5%)
25 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (95.7%)22 (95.7%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years23 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (100.0%)37 (97.4%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total245 (99.6%)175 (94.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scales Mound

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Scales Mound show that 1.1% or 1 of the total 89 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scales Mound
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children22 (95.7%)1 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scales Mound

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scales Mound
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scales Mound

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scales Mound
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Scales Mound

Employment by Class of Employer in Scales Mound

Among the 200 employed individuals in Scales Mound, private company employees (144 | 72.0%), local government employees (26 | 13.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (10 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Scales Mound
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14472.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)42.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)84.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations105.0%
Local Government Employees2613.0%
State Government Employees31.5%
Federal Government Employees42.0%
Unpaid Family Workers10.5%
Total200100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Scales Mound

According to the labor force statistics for Scales Mound, out of the total population over 16 years of age (327), 63.3% or 207 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 38 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.8% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (97.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years29 (78.4%)4 (13.8%)
55 to 59 Years21 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (81.0%)2 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (63.3%)6 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound

According to labor force statistics for Scales Mound, 90.6% of individuals (154) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (170) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.5% or 58 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (93.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma55 (85.9%)2 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree58 (93.5%)4 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (90.6%)7 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scales Mound are Management (20 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (11 | 5.5%), Community & Social Service (11 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 5.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Scales Mound

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scales Mound, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Business & Financial (81.8%), and Management (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Business & Financial9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)27 (50.9%)26 (49.1%)
Total (Overall)116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Scales Mound are Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 9.0%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 2.0%), Security & Protection (3 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (2 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Scales Mound

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Scales Mound, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.0%), and Security & Protection (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (76.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Total (Category)13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Total (Overall)116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Scales Mound are Office & Administration (19 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (14 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Scales Mound

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Office & Administration1 (5.3%)18 (94.7%)
Total (Category)6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
Total (Overall)116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Scales Mound are Construction & Extraction (22 | 11.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Scales Mound

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Scales Mound are Production (28 | 13.9%), Transportation (13 | 6.5%), and Material Moving (7 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Scales Mound

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Scales Mound
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
Transportation12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
Material Moving7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
Total (Overall)116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Scales Mound

Employment Industries in Scales Mound

The major employment industries in Scales Mound include Manufacturing (36 | 17.9%), Construction (29 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (23 | 11.4%), Educational Services (19 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (18 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Scales Mound

Employment Industries by Sex in Scales Mound

The Scales Mound industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Scales Mound
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing29 (80.6%)7 (19.4%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Public Administration3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Total116 (57.7%)85 (42.3%)

Education in Scales Mound

School Enrollment in Scales Mound

The most common levels of schooling among the 95 students in Scales Mound are middle school (40 | 42.1%), elementary school (16 | 16.8%), and college / undergraduate (13 | 13.7%).
School Enrollment in Scales Mound
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22.1%
Kindergarten1212.6%
Elementary School1616.8%
Middle School4042.1%
High School1212.6%
College / Undergraduate1313.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total95100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scales Mound

Out of a total of 95 students who are enrolled in schools in Scales Mound, 5 (5.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 90 (94.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (55.6% 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 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scales Mound
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (94.7%)5 (5.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scales Mound

Business (9 | 22.5%), education (8 | 20.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 10.0%), science & technology (4 | 10.0%), and liberal arts & history (4 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 40 individuals in Scales Mound who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scales Mound
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural410.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology37.5%
Social Sciences25.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology410.0%
Business922.5%
Education820.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History410.0%
Visual & Performing Arts12.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities37.5%
Total40100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Scales Mound

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scales Mound

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Scales Mound are males with 2 vehicles (49, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (40, making up 58.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scales Mound
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle17 (14.7%)11 (13.1%)
2 Vehicles49 (42.2%)40 (47.6%)
3 Vehicles44 (37.9%)29 (34.5%)
4 Vehicles4 (3.5%)2 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.7%)1 (1.2%)
Total116 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Scales Mound

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Scales Mound are less than 5 minutes (36 commuters, 18.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (36 commuters, 18.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (22 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Scales Mound
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3618.6%
5 to 9 Minutes115.7%
10 to 14 Minutes2211.3%
15 to 19 Minutes2110.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3618.6%
25 to 29 Minutes84.1%
30 to 34 Minutes63.1%
35 to 39 Minutes52.6%
40 to 44 Minutes147.2%
45 to 59 Minutes136.7%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes2211.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Scales Mound

The most common commute times in Scales Mound are less than 5 minutes (25 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (20 commuters, 25.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Scales Mound
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (21.5%)11 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes9 (7.8%)2 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes20 (17.2%)2 (2.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (5.2%)15 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (13.8%)20 (25.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (4.3%)3 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (3.5%)2 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (7.8%)5 (6.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (8.6%)3 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (10.3%)10 (12.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scales Mound

The most frequent times of departure to work in Scales Mound are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16, 13.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (19, 24.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scales Mound
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (11.2%)1 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (11.2%)2 (2.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8 (6.9%)4 (5.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16 (13.8%)19 (24.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (9.5%)12 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (0.9%)12 (15.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (2.6%)4 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (3.5%)8 (10.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.9%)2 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (6.9%)8 (10.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (12.1%)6 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Ownership in Scales Mound

Of the total 181 dwellings in Scales Mound, owner-occupied units account for 135 (74.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 46 (25.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Scales Mound
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13574.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4625.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units181100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Household Size in Scales Mound
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2916.0%
2-Person Household8647.5%
3-Person Household2916.0%
4+ Person Household3720.4%
Total Housing Units181100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scales Mound
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27 (93.1%)2 (6.9%)
2-Person Household68 (79.1%)18 (20.9%)
3-Person Household13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
4+ Person Household27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)
Total Housing Units135 (74.6%)46 (25.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scales Mound
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
High School Diploma59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
College/Associate Degree58 (67.4%)28 (32.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scales Mound
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3921.5%
35 to 44 Years2714.9%
45 to 54 Years2011.1%
55 to 64 Years2714.9%
65 to 74 Years4726.0%
75 to 84 Years147.7%
85 Years and Over73.9%
Total181100.0%

Housing Finances in Scales Mound

Median Income by Occupancy in Scales Mound

Median Income by Occupancy in Scales Mound
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied135 (74.6%)$64,514
Renter-Occupied46 (25.4%)$56,250
Average181 (100.0%)$63,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scales Mound

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scales Mound
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (5.9%)8 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (15.6%)9 (19.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99942 (31.1%)22 (47.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (11.1%)6 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more14 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scales Mound

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scales Mound
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49947 (34.8%)4 (8.7%)
$500 to $79922 (16.3%)34 (73.9%)
$800 to $9997 (5.2%)1 (2.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (16.3%)5 (10.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99918 (13.3%)2 (4.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Scales Mound

Housing Structures in Scales Mound

Housing Structures in Scales Mound
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16490.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments126.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments52.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total181100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scales Mound

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scales Mound
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached135 (82.3%)29 (17.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (74.6%)46 (25.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scales Mound

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scales Mound
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (5.2%)7 (15.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms17 (12.6%)18 (39.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms63 (46.7%)8 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms48 (35.6%)13 (28.3%)
Total135 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scales Mound

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scales Mound
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas20 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas95 (70.4%)27 (58.7%)
Electricity11 (8.2%)17 (37.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (5.9%)2 (4.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Scales Mound

Household Vehicle Usage in Scales Mound
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (3.0%)1 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle22 (16.3%)19 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles73 (54.1%)20 (43.5%)
3 or more Vehicles36 (26.7%)6 (13.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Scales Mound

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Scales Mound

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7560
Median Property Value$154,200$139,700
Median Household Income$62,868$9
Monthly Housing Costs$445$1
Real Estate Taxes$1,690$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99920 (26.7%)9 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99942 (56.0%)45 (75.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (1.3%)4 (6.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (3.3%)
Total75 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)3 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (10.7%)6 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (48.0%)11 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (12.0%)6 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (8.0%)19 (31.7%)
$150,000 or more5 (6.7%)9 (15.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scales Mound

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scales Mound
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33 (44.0%)87,500 (145,833.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x14 (18.7%)28 (46.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (28.0%)15 (25.0%)
4.0x or more7 (9.3%)8 (13.3%)
Total75 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scales Mound
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (12.0%)4 (6.7%)
$800 to $1,49945 (60.0%)6 (10.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Scales Mound

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scales Mound

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years39 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)
26 to 34 Years36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years39 (84.8%)7 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years32 (86.5%)5 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years44 (97.8%)1 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (95.6%)19 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scales Mound

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scales Mound
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scales Mound

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scales Mound
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99980 (93.0%)6 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (92.7%)10 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
$100,000 and over111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scales Mound

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
6 to 18 Years41 (48.2%)52 (61.2%)
19 to 25 Years9 (21.4%)30 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years4 (10.3%)32 (82.1%)
35 to 44 Years9 (19.6%)31 (67.4%)
45 to 54 Years7 (18.9%)28 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years2 (4.4%)43 (95.6%)
65 to 74 Years68 (97.1%)25 (35.7%)
75 Years and over37 (97.4%)25 (65.8%)
Total183 (42.2%)292 (67.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scales Mound

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scales Mound
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (7.8%)9 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (12.5%)2 (5.3%)
75 Years and over14 (66.7%)3 (17.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Scales Mound

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Scales Mound: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (57.1%)1 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Scales Mound: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Scales Mound: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Scales Mound: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.5%)2 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Scales Mound: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Scales Mound

Computing Device Access in Scales Mound

Computing Device Access in Scales Mound
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15786.7%
Smartphone15183.4%
Tablet10055.2%
No Computing Device105.5%
Total181100.0%

Internet Access in Scales Mound

Internet Access in Scales Mound
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home14580.1%
Cellular Data Only63.3%
Satellite Internet2413.3%
No Internet126.6%
Total181100.0%

Scales Mound Summary

Scales Mound is a small village located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. The village is situated on the banks of the Galena River, and is located about 20 miles east of the Mississippi River. The population of the village was 517 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Scales Mound was first settled in the early 1830s by a group of settlers from New York. The village was originally known as “Scales”, after the family of William Scales, who was one of the first settlers. The village was later renamed “Scales Mound” in 1854, after the nearby limestone mound.
The village was incorporated in 1858, and the first post office was established in 1859. The village was a popular stop on the stagecoach route between Galena and Dubuque, Iowa. The village was also a popular stop for travelers on the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad, which ran through the village from 1854 to 1872.

Geography

Scales Mound is located at 42°25′17″N 90°17′17″W (42.4214, -90.2881). According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all land.
The village is located on the banks of the Galena River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and limestone bluffs. The village is located about 20 miles east of the Mississippi River, and about 25 miles west of the Wisconsin border.

Economy

The economy of Scales Mound is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a gas station. The village is also home to several wineries, and is a popular destination for wine tasting.
The village is also home to several small manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a printing company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 517 people, 212 households, and 145 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,145.2 people per square mile (443.2/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 507.8 per square mile (196.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 212 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Scales Mound?
Total Population of Scales Mound is 434.
What is the Total Male Population of Scales Mound?
Total Male Population of Scales Mound is 246.
What is the Total Female Population of Scales Mound?
Total Female Population of Scales Mound is 188.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Scales Mound?
There are 130.85 Males per 100 Females in Scales Mound.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Scales Mound?
There are 76.42 Females per 100 Males in Scales Mound.
What is the Median Population Age in Scales Mound?
Median Population Age in Scales Mound is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Scales Mound
Average Family Size in Scales Mound is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Scales Mound
Average Household Size in Scales Mound is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Scales Mound?
Per Capita income in Scales Mound is $34,411.
What is the Median Family Income in Scales Mound?
Median Family Income in Scales Mound is $63,819.
What is the Median Household income in Scales Mound?
Median Household Income in Scales Mound is $63,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Scales Mound?
Income or Wage Gap in Scales Mound is 27.3%.
Women in Scales Mound earn 72.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Scales Mound?
Inequality or Gini Index in Scales Mound is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Scales Mound?
There are 207 People in the Labor Forcein in Scales Mound.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Scales Mound?
63.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Scales Mound.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Scales Mound?
Unemployment Rate in Scales Mound is 2.9%.