Delavan is a city located in Tazewell County Illinois. Delavan has a 2024 population of 1,530. Delavan is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Delavan is $76,349 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Delavan is 40.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delavan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,632 | 95.55% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 667 | 2.56 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 357 | 2.94 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.09 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 76 | 3.75 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 58 | 3.16 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 11.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 468 | 40.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 257 | 22.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,098 | 988 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,286 | $55,469 | $32,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,500 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $51,477 | $59,150 | $34,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,571 | $0 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $41,311 | $57,782 | $32,578 |
| Some College | $40,781 | $57,708 | $28,125 |
$41,311
Average Earnings
$57,782
Average Male
$32,578
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Delavan residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,548 | 205 | 13.24% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.6%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delavan is White, with 13.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delavan is White, with 13.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.7% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.66% |
| Female Employed | 9.5% |
| Male Employed | 1.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,477 | $84,819 |
| Households | $68,170 | $76,349 |
| Married Families | $89,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,219 | $45,468 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 12.21% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 51.85% |
| Black | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.15%
Born in Delavan
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.53% of Delavan residents were born in the United States, with 80.15% having been born in Illinois. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,479 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 1,489 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 1,499 | -11 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 1,510 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 1,520 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 1,530 | -11 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 1,541 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 1,546 | -14 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,560 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 1,572 | -40 | -2.48% |
| 2019 | 1,612 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,622 | -19 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 1,641 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 1,649 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,647 | -30 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 1,677 | -17 | -1% |
| 2013 | 1,694 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,702 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,703 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,705 | 0 | 0% |