Pearl City, Illinois
Pearl City: village in the United States
About
Pearl City is a village located in the county of Stephenson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 838 and a population density of 1,289 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 772 inhabitants.
The village was created 133 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Pearl City
| Population | 772 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Area | 0.65 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2653,-89.8260 |
| Altitude | 2,733 feet / 833 meters |
| Establishment | March 21, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:36:08 (16th June 2026) |
| Postal code | 61062 |
| Density | 1,188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pearl City is located at 42°15'55"N 89°49'33"W (42.2653000, -89.8259500).
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Weather
71°F
Mostly Sunny
15 to 20 mph W
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pearl City decreased by 8.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 838 | - | census |
| 2011 | 829 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 822 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 819 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 815 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 805 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 803 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 792 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 790 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 783 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 772 | -1.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,748 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,465 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 37,558 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,467 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 77.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 57.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,278 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
Pearl City zip code is 61062.
County name: Stephenson, County
fips: 17177
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $398,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,128 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $888 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,449 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,948 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 207,104 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,630 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,098 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 637,359 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,434 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,839 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $48,186 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,266 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,519 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,269 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,361 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,726 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 430 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,552 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,066.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.12 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pearl City, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pearl City, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Pearl City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Post Office | Pearl City (IL) | 61062 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pearl City, Hawaii census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America with a population of 47,698 people.
Other cities in Stephenson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephenson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,447 | City in Illinois |
| Lena | 2,680 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Loran | 1,327 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Grove | 1,296 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Oneco | 1,228 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kent | 787 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Orangeville | 737 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cedarville | 675 | Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Davis | 616 | Village in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA |
| Dakota | 459 | Town in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States |
| German Valley | 417 | Village in Illinois |
| Rock City | 279 | Village in Illinois |
| Winslow | 272 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ridott | 149 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |