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Quincy School District 172
Quincy School District 172 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 49,345. The median household income is $62,338 and the median age is 41.0.
49,345
Population
498
People / sq mi
$62,338
Median Income
41.0
Median Age
Quincy School District 172 covers 99 sq mi of land at 498.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,338
Median Household Income
$37,683
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$163,800
Median Home Value
$837
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.6%
High School+
29.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quincy School District 172 serves a community with a population of 49,345 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Quincy School District 172 is $62,338, with a per capita income of $37,683. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Quincy School District 172 is 88.9% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 49.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Quincy School District 172, 93.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Quincy School District 172 is $163,800, with a median rent of $837. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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Data for Quincy School District 172 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1733000).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.