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Watseka city, IL

ZIP 60970 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60970

60970 has a population of 5,965 with a median age of 47.9 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
23.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.5%+13% vs US avg
x
High school
41.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.0%+95% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.6%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.8%+1189% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 60970

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.3%+82% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.8%+1189% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,965
Median age47.9
Poverty rate23.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.0%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born6.4%