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Pontiac, IL
City in Livingston County, Illinois.
Population
11,294
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Pontiac and its ZIP codes
Pontiac at a glance
- Pontiac is about 5.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 205th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $61,279 a year, 27% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,300 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Pontiac, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pontiac, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,279
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$116,300
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,554), Irish Americans (1,147), Italian Americans (525).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Pontiac.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,719
13,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,561 per person
How people get to work
Pontiac, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pontiac, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pontiac, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Pontiac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CornellVillage | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| OdellVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FlanaganVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ChenoaCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| FairburyCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SauneminVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Long PointVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| EmingtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ForrestVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GridleyVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DanaVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RansomVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| DwightVillage | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| LexingtonCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| StreatorCity | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| CullomVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pontiac, IL in?
- Pontiac is in Livingston County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Pontiac, IL?
- About 11,294 people live in Pontiac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pontiac?
- Nearby places include Cornell (8 mi), Odell (9.7 mi), Flanagan (11 mi), Chenoa (12 mi), Fairbury (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023