Du Quoin is a city located in Perry County Illinois. Du Quoin has a 2024 population of 5,652. Du Quoin is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,819 in 2020.
The average household income in Du Quoin is $60,784 with a poverty rate of 27.14%. The median age in Du Quoin is 43.4 years: 42.1 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Du Quoin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,046 | 86.67% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 166 | 2.85% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,532 | 2.2 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 982 | 1.07 | 53 | 47 |
| Married | 966 | 2.89 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 439 | 3.2 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 145 | 2.28 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 10.72% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,529 | 37.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 1,102 | 27.1% |
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 | 3,692 | 3,146 | 361 |
| Black | 291 | 239 | 21 |
| Asian | 37 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,719 | $56,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,674 | $35,313 | $29,565 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $27,768 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,735 | $45,227 | $29,006 |
| Some College | $39,231 | $54,878 | $28,125 |
$36,735
Average Earnings
$45,227
Average Male
$29,006
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.4% of Du Quoin residents speak only English, while 3.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,868 | 1,248 | 25.64% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 181 | 93.3% |
| Other | 166 | 166 | 100% |
| Multiple | 162 | 55 | 33.95% |
| Black | 300 | 30 | 10% |
27.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.85%
Male Poverty Rate
30.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Du Quoin is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Du Quoin is Black, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.22% |
| Some College | 16.82% |
| High School | 12.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.06% |
| Male Employed | 22.51% |
| Female Employed | 11.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,626 | $76,145 |
| Households | $48,770 | $60,784 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,500 | $35,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
388
Number of Veterans
388
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 8.85% |
| Black | 19 | 5.16% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 9.03% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
80.81%
Born in Du Quoin
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.36% of Du Quoin residents were born in the United States, with 80.81% 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 | 5,443 | -42 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 5,485 | -42 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 5,527 | -41 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 5,568 | -42 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 5,610 | -42 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 5,652 | -42 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 5,694 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 5,701 | -152 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 5,853 | 34 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 5,819 | 145 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 5,674 | -70 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 5,744 | -41 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 5,785 | -38 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 5,823 | -20 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 5,843 | -50 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 5,893 | -100 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 5,993 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 6,013 | -50 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 6,063 | -34 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 6,097 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,448 | -249 | -3.72% |
| 1990 | 6,697 | 103 | 1.56% |
| 1980 | 6,594 | -97 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 6,691 | 133 | 2.03% |
| 1960 | 6,558 | -589 | -8.24% |
| 1950 | 7,147 | -368 | -4.9% |
| 1940 | 7,515 | -78 | -1.03% |
| 1930 | 7,593 | 308 | 4.23% |
| 1920 | 7,285 | 1,831 | 33.57% |
| 1910 | 5,454 | 1,101 | 25.29% |
| 1900 | 4,353 | 301 | 7.43% |
| 1890 | 4,052 | 1,245 | 44.35% |
| 1880 | 2,807 | -2,636 | -48.43% |