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Population Review

Ottawa city, IL — Population & Demographics

Ottawa city, IL has a population of 18,714. The median household income is $73,011 and the median age is 40.3.

18,714

Population

$73,011

Median Income

$144,500

Median Home Value

40.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White89.3%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,011

Median Household Income

$37,776

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$144,500

Median Home Value

$922

Median Rent

69.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.9%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

3.7%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Ottawa city, IL has a population of 18,714 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Ottawa city, IL is $73,011, with 11.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Ottawa city, IL is $144,500, with median rent at $922.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.