Pontiac, IL Metro Area is located in the prairie of Central Illinois and is home to more than 35,000 people. It's a great place to live with many local businesses such as the popular Pontiac Café, offering breakfast all day, and Jack's Pizza Place, serving up delicious slices every day. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy from horseback riding at the nearby stable to fishing at Lake Lou Yaeger. Other popular activities include visiting the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum for a glimpse into local automotive history or attending one of the many annual sporting events such as the Pontiac Duck Race or the Annual Log Cabin Half Marathon. This small town also offers a variety of demographic organizations from churches and scouts to youth sports teams and veterans groups. No matter what you're looking for in a community, Pontiac has something for everyone.
The population in Pontiac Metro Area is 35,902. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pontiac Metro Area is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pontiac Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pontiac Metro Area
- 51.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in Pontiac Metro Area
- 89.2% are White
- 4.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander