Census ACS · #777 μSA
Pontiac Metro Area
The Pontiac, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 35,659 residents. The median household income is $70,796 and the median home value is $131,500.
35,659
Population
34
People / sq mi
$70,796
Median Income
$131,500
Median Home Value
The Pontiac CBSA covers 1,044 sq mi of land at 34.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
Economy & Income
$70,796
Median Household Income
$36,002
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$131,500
Median Home Value
$855
Median Rent
73.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
6.8%
Work From Home
22.3 min
Avg Commute
12.5%
Foreign Born
Pontiac spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pontiac, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 35,659 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #777 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Pontiac metro area is $70,796, with a per capita income of $36,002.
The Pontiac, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Pontiac, Il CBSA (38700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Pontiac, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $131,500. With 35,659 residents, Pontiac is a metro area in IL.
The typical household here earns about $70,796, below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $131,500, with typical rent around $855.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 18.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.