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Lewistown Community Unit School District 97
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 4,033. The median household income is $64,682 and the median age is 43.5.
4,033
Population
24
People / sq mi
$64,682
Median Income
43.5
Median Age
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 covers 165 sq mi of land at 24.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,682
Median Household Income
$33,437
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$111,000
Median Home Value
$600
Median Rent
78.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.3%
High School+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 serves a community with a population of 4,033 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 is $64,682, with a per capita income of $33,437. The poverty rate is 4.3%.
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 is 96.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lewistown Community Unit School District 97, 92.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 is $111,000, with a median rent of $600. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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Data for Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1700153).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.