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Delavan, IL
City in Tazewell County, Illinois.
Population
1,489
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,032
ZIP codes
0
Delavan and its ZIP codes
Delavan at a glance
- Delavan is about 4.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,841, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,600 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $876 a month.
Local data for Delavan, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delavan, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,841
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (485), Irish Americans (202), Mexican Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Delavan.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,455
46,709 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$852M
FY 2026, $6,484 per person
How people get to work
Delavan, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delavan, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
776
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delavan, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Delavan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San JoseVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Green ValleyVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| EmdenVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HopedaleVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HartsburgVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| South PekinVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| TremontVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ArmingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MinierVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ManitoVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| New HollandVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Mason CityCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| PekinCity | 15 mi | 15.7 |
| MackinawVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delavan, IL in?
- Delavan is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Delavan, IL?
- About 1,489 people live in Delavan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delavan?
- Nearby places include San Jose (5.6 mi), Green Valley (5.8 mi), Emden (5.9 mi), Hopedale (7.8 mi), Hartsburg (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023