Pontoon Beach, IL is a small village located near the Mississippi River in Madison County, with a population of 6,153 and a population density of 558 people per square mile. It has a relatively low population density when compared to the US at 93 people per square mile. The village is home to a variety of local businesses, such as Nalco Water, Pekin Motor Company and the Hammel & Phillips Law Firm. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy, such as fishing in Lake Pontoon or spending time at Horseshoe Lake State Park. The village also has several organizations such as the Pontoon Beach Lions Club and Kiwanis Club that support the community through events and fundraisers. Local sporting events are also popular, with teams from Granite City High School often competing against other schools in basketball tournaments.
The population in Pontoon Beach is 6,153. There are 607 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pontoon Beach is 30.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pontoon Beach is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pontoon Beach
- 51.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 19.5% have children, but are single
Race in Pontoon Beach
- 83.1% are White
- 7.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander