Pontiac, IL is a small city with an estimated population of 11,766 people. It has a population density of 1,380 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The city is buzzing with local businesses such as the Pontiac Live Music venue and AMC Classic Pontiac 8 movie theater. The city also offers year-round outdoor activities like fishing and canoeing in Lake Chautauqua Park and hiking trails at Kickapoo State Park. Other organizations in the area include the Livingston County Senior Center and the Livingston County Humane Society. Local sporting events can be watched at the Pontiac Township High School where they host football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, track & field, softball, cross country and golf tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Pontiac is 11,766. There are 1,453 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pontiac is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pontiac is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pontiac
- 41.2% are married
- 16.3% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Pontiac
- 82.2% are White
- 10.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander