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Pennoyer School District 79
Pennoyer School District 79 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 6,332. The median household income is $80,818 and the median age is 42.7.
6,332
Population
9712
People / sq mi
$80,818
Median Income
42.7
Median Age
Pennoyer School District 79 covers 1 sq mi of land at 9711.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$80,818
Median Household Income
$40,191
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$326,300
Median Home Value
$1,381
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.0%
High School+
35.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennoyer School District 79 serves a community with a population of 6,332 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Pennoyer School District 79 is $80,818, with a per capita income of $40,191. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Pennoyer School District 79 is 80.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pennoyer School District 79, 89.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pennoyer School District 79 is $326,300, with a median rent of $1,381. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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Data for Pennoyer School District 79 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1731200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.