Du Bois, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 184 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.1%
 
Males: 81  (44.5%)
Females: 103  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62831.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,821 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
Du Bois:

$80,821
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,059 (it was $12,367 in 2000)

Du Bois village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $79,552 (it was $41,300 in 2000)
Du Bois:

$79,552
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $85,368; detached houses: $93,960; mobile homes: $37,157
March 2022 cost of living index in Du Bois: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%

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Ancestries: German (44.2%), Polish (34.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.8%), Hungarian (1.9%), Norwegian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 524 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 172 people per square mile   (very low).

Du Bois, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,033 (2.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,336 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (62.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (263.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Radom, IL (2.0 miles ),
Tamaroa, IL (2.5 miles ),
Ashley, IL (2.7 miles ),
Waltonville, IL (3.1 miles ),
Richview, IL (3.3 miles ),
Woodlawn, IL (3.5 miles ),
Nashville, IL (3.5 miles ),
Sesser, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.22 N, Longitude: 89.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Du Bois, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Du Bois, IL in 2022
Du Bois satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $244,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Du Bois, IL residents
Average permit cost in Du Bois, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Du Bois, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.7%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.8%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.0%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Social assistance (7.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.5%)
Most common occupations in Du Bois, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Financial managers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.0%)
  • Cashiers (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.5%)
  • Child care workers (7.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)

Average climate in Du Bois, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Du Bois-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Du Bois village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Du Bois-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 287% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 73.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 73.7 miles away from Du Bois center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 82.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 75.2 miles away from Du Bois center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from Du Bois center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 76.1 miles away from Du Bois center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Du Bois topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Du Bois:

  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • FRIENDSHIP MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • COLONIAL PLAZA (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • LUKE MEMORIAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL)
  • PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL)
  • MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; DU QUOIN, IL)
  • PERRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL)

Amtrak station near Du Bois:

  • 15 miles: DU QUOIN (20 N. CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Du Bois:

  • Rend Lake College (about 18 miles; Ina, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,778)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 24 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • John A Logan College (about 34 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 35 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • McKendree University (about 43 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 44 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 58 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ashley Fire Protection District Substation (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Du Bois:

Marital status in Du Bois, IL
  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Du Bois:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Du Bois, IL (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,3016
Evangelical Protestant3,48617
Mainline Protestant2,58018
Other1-
None4,348-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Washington County:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

6.79 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Washington County:

7.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

12.1%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.1%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Du Bois:

51.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.5%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Du Bois:

81.8%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Du Bois, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,528
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$306
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$15
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$90
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,200
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,875
Totals for Government 0$0 13$5,014

Du Bois government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($277.17)
    Central Staff Services: $50,000 ($271.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($59.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($16.30)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($10.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($16.30)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($48.91)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($16.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $24,000 ($130.43)

Du Bois government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $38,000 ($206.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($38.04)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($65.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($97.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $37,000 ($201.09)
    Highways: $5,000 ($27.17)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($97.83)
    Other License: $3,000 ($16.30)

Du Bois government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $56,000 ($304.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($244.57)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($59.78)

Du Bois government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $314,000 ($1706.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Du Bois:

  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 2 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Du Bois:

  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
  • WDQN-FM (95.9 FM; DUQUOIN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WXLT (103.5 FM; CHRISTOPHER, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WAWJ (90.1 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K201FL (88.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Du Bois:

  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W15BU (Channel 17; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.6mTotal length
  • 1,550Total average daily traffic
  • 129Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Du Bois, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Du Bois, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Du Bois)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DUBOIS, 2.7 Mi W (Lat: 38.225611 Lon: -89.262028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WPVV922, Licensee ID: L00896575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/17/2032, Certifier: Robert N Hedrick, Registrant: Kn Telecommunications Inc.


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0UAT, Licensee ID: L00551090, Grant Date: 08/05/2022, Expiration Date: 09/01/2032, Registrant: Gregory T Bochantin, 27263 County Highway 8, Du Bois, IL 62831


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CUTLER BRIAN K CUTLER RV-7A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MATTITUCK IO-360 (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 433BC, N433BC, N-433BC, Serial Number: 70128, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 07/05/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Brian K Morrow, 23251 Dubois Blacktop Rd, Du Bois, IL 62831

Most common first names in Du Bois, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1677.4 years
Joseph983.9 years
Anna881.6 years
Mary881.7 years
Frank774.0 years
Edward776.1 years
Richard563.2 years
Frances581.5 years
Leo578.2 years
Helen580.2 years
Most common last names in Du Bois, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dalman882.3 years
Setzekorn875.2 years
Liszewski881.4 years
Bochantin783.7 years
Kuberski575.6 years
Kreger472.5 years
Symons471.7 years
Pieszchalski476.5 years
Hoffman477.2 years
Pelczynski463.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Du Bois, IL
  • 70.3%Utility gas
  • 21.6%Electricity
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Du Bois, IL
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Du Bois compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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