Oquawka Population

2010–2026

1,051

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Oquawka. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,051-141.31%
20251,065-80.75%
20241,073-141.29%
20231,087-111.00%
20221,098-282.49%
20211,126-80.71%
20201,134-272.33%
20191,161-121.02%
20181,173-302.49%
20171,203-252.04%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Oquawka has a population change about the same as Henderson County, and lower than Illinois and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Henderson County−5.6%
  • Oquawka−5.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Oquawka Demographics

49.8median age

Median age

Female57.4 yrs
Male43.3 yrs

Adults

885
324 seniors (65+) · 37% of adults561 other adults

Sex

Female 52.8% · 559Male 47.2% · 500

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 11 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Oquawka Income

$53,929median household income

Median household income

$53,929

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,114

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Oquawka Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%48%42%
Never married32%38%27%
Divorced14%12%15%
Widowed10%2%17%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201