How long do people stay in their homes in Potomac, IL?
21.0% (±10.1 points) of households in Potomac, IL moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.0% (±10.1 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.6%
When households in Potomac moved in
| Moved in | Potomac | Vermilion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.2% (±10.0 points) | 17.3% | 19.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 36.3% (±10.4 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 25.2% (±9.5 points) | 14.4% | 17.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.2% (±5.3 points) | 12.2% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 8.4% (±5.2 points) | 14.9% | 10.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Potomac, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Vermilion County (19.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (23.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Potomac
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | — | 21.0% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Middlefork Township | 2.3 mi | 16.1% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henning | 5.1 mi | 25.5% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Township (Vermilion County) | 6.8 mi | 8.6% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Ross Township | 7.7 mi | 10.1% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blount Township | 8.2 mi | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 8.5 mi | 19.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township | 8.9 mi | 7.2% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Ross Township (Vermilion County) | 9.4 mi | 19.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Butler Township, IL (7.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Vermilion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Westville | 23.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 6 | Newell Township | 23.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 | Tilton | 22.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Oakwood | 22.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Muncie | 21.7% (±41.4 points) |
| 10 | Allerton | 21.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 11 | Potomac | 21.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 12 | Georgetown Township | 19.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Rossville | 19.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ross Township (Vermilion County) | 19.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 15 | Sidell Township | 17.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 16 | Belgium | 16.9% (±27.3 points) |
| 17 | Middlefork Township | 16.1% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Vermilion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Potomac
How often do people move in Potomac?
21.0% of households in Potomac, IL moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Potomac have?
17.6% of households in Potomac have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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