Normal, Illinois

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Population in 2021: 53,594 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +18.1%
 
Males: 25,743  (48.0%)
Females: 27,851  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

25.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 61776.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $57,959 (it was $40,379 in 2000)
Normal:

$57,959
IL:

$72,205

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,705 (it was $17,775 in 2000)

Normal town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $185,778 (it was $116,200 in 2000)
Normal:

$185,778
IL:

$231,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $202,224; detached houses: $212,595; townhouses or other attached units: $176,399; in 2-unit structures: $124,921; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $252,630; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $93,957; mobile homes: $23,341

Median gross rent in 2021: $847.

March 2022 cost of living index in Normal: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 25.6%
(24.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 37.5% for Black residents, 24.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 26.0% for other race residents, 11.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Normal, IL (2021)
    • 39,99675.1%White alone
    • 6,28511.8%Black alone
    • 3,4966.6%Hispanic
    • 1,9093.6%Asian alone
    • 1,3422.5%Two or more races
    • 1140.2%American Indian alone
    • 680.1%Other race alone

Races in Normal detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 28 registered sex offenders living in Normal, Illinois as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Normal is 1,940 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Normal by year

Type

2007

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(1.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(1.8)
1
(1.8)
2
(3.7)
2
(3.6)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
11
(21.0)
16
(30.4)
19
(36.0)
12
(22.1)
16
(29.0)
38
(69.0)
35
(64.0)
46
(84.3)
38
(69.7)
42
(76.3)
23
(42.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
34
(66.1)
24
(45.4)
38
(72.4)
19
(36.1)
34
(64.4)
29
(53.5)
25
(45.3)
17
(30.9)
29
(53.0)
20
(36.7)
21
(38.5)
23
(41.8)
19
(34.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
140
(272.1)
116
(219.6)
97
(184.8)
71
(134.8)
61
(115.5)
73
(134.6)
61
(110.5)
65
(118.0)
79
(144.4)
65
(119.2)
62
(113.7)
86
(156.3)
63
(115.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
329
(639.4)
339
(641.7)
350
(666.7)
279
(529.9)
265
(501.9)
257
(473.8)
156
(282.7)
198
(359.4)
142
(259.5)
106
(194.4)
123
(225.6)
105
(190.9)
84
(153.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1,111
(2,159)
988
(1,870)
1,109
(2,113)
994
(1,888)
1,017
(1,926)
1,018
(1,877)
882
(1,598)
958
(1,739)
912
(1,666)
924
(1,694)
853
(1,564)
796
(1,447)
618
(1,130)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
48
(93.3)
24
(45.4)
38
(72.4)
26
(49.4)
25
(47.4)
19
(35.0)
20
(36.2)
33
(59.9)
26
(47.5)
22
(40.3)
24
(44.0)
44
(80.0)
31
(56.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(3.9)
7
(13.3)
2
(3.8)
5
(9.5)
9
(17.0)
2
(3.7)
5
(9.1)
1
(1.8)
1
(1.8)
1
(1.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(5.5)
1
(1.8)
City-Data.com crime index212.8180.9212.4178.7187.2175.4145.5187.5188.2190.6179.3189.8127.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

- means the value is smaller than the state average.
- means the value is about the same as the state average.
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City-data.com crime index in Normal, IL

Crime rate in Normal detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 76 (68 officers - 62 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.24
Illinois average:

2.87
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Ancestries: German (21.6%), Irish (10.3%), English (8.9%), American (6.9%), Polish (3.9%), European (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/25/1867

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 13.6 square miles.

Population density: 3,935 people per square mile   (average).

Normal, Illinois map

3,356 residents are foreign born (2.4% Asia, 1.5% Africa, 1.2% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).

This town:

6.3%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $4,674 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $4,023 (2.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (2.4 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (114.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bloomington, IL (1.6 miles ),
Twin Grove, IL (2.2 miles ),
Towanda, IL (2.4 miles ),
Hudson, IL (2.5 miles ),
Carlock, IL (3.0 miles ),
Downs, IL (3.1 miles ),
Danvers, IL (3.2 miles ),
Kappa, IL (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 40.51 N, Longitude: 88.99 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,253 (-2.4%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 13,792 (52.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 309

Distribution of median household income in Normal, IL in 2021
Distribution of house value in Normal, IL in 2021
Normal satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 68 buildings, average cost: $238,900
  • 2020: 65 buildings, average cost: $222,600
  • 2019: 39 buildings, average cost: $119,500
  • 2018: 37 buildings, average cost: $91,100
  • 2017: 59 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2016: 77 buildings, average cost: $102,100
  • 2015: 69 buildings, average cost: $98,500
  • 2014: 81 buildings, average cost: $98,200
  • 2013: 117 buildings, average cost: $98,900
  • 2012: 85 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2011: 51 buildings, average cost: $112,700
  • 2010: 80 buildings, average cost: $97,700
  • 2009: 66 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 2008: 122 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 2007: 129 buildings, average cost: $95,200
  • 2006: 261 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2005: 279 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2004: 335 buildings, average cost: $89,500
  • 2003: 436 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2002: 354 buildings, average cost: $82,500
  • 2001: 341 buildings, average cost: $74,700
  • 2000: 140 buildings, average cost: $73,100
  • 1999: 272 buildings, average cost: $74,700
  • 1998: 223 buildings, average cost: $76,300
  • 1997: 149 buildings, average cost: $77,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Normal, IL residents
Average permit cost in Normal, IL
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.9%
Illinois:

4.3%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Normal, IL
Historical housing units in Normal, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +5,138 (+12.8%).
Most common industries in Normal, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.2%)
  • Social assistance (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (2.6%)
Most common occupations in Normal, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in Normal, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Normal, Illinois average temperatures Normal, Illinois average precipitation Normal, Illinois humidity Normal, Illinois wind speed Normal, Illinois snowfall Normal, Illinois sunshine Normal, Illinois clear and cloudy days

Normal, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 72.1. This is about average.

City:

72.1
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.79
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Normal-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.4 miles away from the Normal town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 tornado 20.8 miles away from the town center injured 3 people.

Earthquake activity:

Normal-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 154.2 miles away from Normal center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 130.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 154.2 miles away from Normal center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 186.3 miles away from Normal center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 153.5 miles away from Normal center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 141.1 miles away from Normal center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McLean County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Normal topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Normal:

  • ADVOCATE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, 1304 FRANKLIN AVENUE)
  • BROMENN HOME HEALTH SERVICES (1322 S. MAIN STREET)
  • OSF HOME HEALTH-EASTERN REGION (211 LANDMARK DRIVE, STE D3)
  • HEARTLAND OF NORMAL (510 BROADWAY)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-NORMAL (509 NORTH ADELAIDE)
  • MCLEAN COUNTY NURSING HOME (901 NORTH MAIN)

Airports and heliports located in Normal:

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Amtrak station:

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (100 E. PARKINSON ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/Universities in Normal:

  • Illinois State University (Full-time enrollment: 18,804; Location: North and School Streets; Public; Website: illinoisstate.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Heartland Community College (Full-time enrollment: 3,958; Location: 1500 West Raab Road; Public; Website: www.heartland.edu)
  • Paul Mitchell the School-Normal (Full-time enrollment: 147; Location: 1503 E College Ave Ste L; Private, for-profit; Website: normal.paulmitchell.edu/)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Normal:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 2 miles; Bloomington, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois Central College (about 32 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 36 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Richland Community College (about 44 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Parkland College (about 46 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • Millikin University (about 47 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 49 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)

Public high schools in Normal:

Private high school in Normal:

  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 328, Location: 1017 N SCHOOL ST, Grades: KG-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Normal:

Private elementary/middle schools in Normal:

  • EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 382, Location: 1002 E COLLEGE AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • MULBERRY SCHOOL (Students: 42, Location: 1101 DOUGLAS ST, Grades: PK-4)
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Library in Normal:

  • NORMAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,673,530; Location: 206 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE; 151,504 books; 13,680 audio materials; 10,245 video materials; 23 local licensed databases; 15 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 340 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Please add Lincoln College-Normal to your list of colleges/universities in Normal!

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Normal: Normal Industrial Park (A), Northtown Industrial Park (B), Illinois State University Golf Course (C), Soldiers and Sailors State Childrens Home (D), Ironwood Country Club (E), State University Farm (F), Normal City Hall (G), Normal Township Hall (H), Normal Fire Department Station 2 (I), Mitsubishi Fire Brigade (J), Atkin Hall (K), Barton Hall (L), Bone Student Center (M), Braden Auditorium (N), Capen Auditorium (O), Carter Harris Physical Plant (P), Center for the Visual Arts (Q), Centennial East Hall (R), Centennial West Hall (S), Colby Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Landmark Plaza Shopping Center (1), University Park Plaza Shopping Center (2), College Hills Mall Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Normal include: Bloomington-Normal Church of God (A), Calvary Baptist Church (B), Calvary United Methodist Church (C), Christ the King Episcopal Church (D), Epiphany Catholic Church (E), First Baptist Church of Normal (F), First Presbyterian Church (G), First United Methodist Church (H), Free Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Normal include: Safety Tower Park (1), Hancock Stadium (2), Martin Luther King Park (3), Maxwell Park (4), Redbird Baseball Field (5), Bicentennial Park (6), Fairview Park (7), Ash Park (8), Fairview Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Childrens Discovery Museum (101 East Beaufort) (1), Mad Reefer- The (Aquariums; 310 Wylie Dr) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Fairfield Inn Bloomington - Normal (202 Landmark Drive) (1), Comfort Suites (310 Greenbriar Drive # B) (2), Courtyard Bloomington- Normal (310A Greenbriar Drive) (3), Comfort Suites Normal (310b Greenbriar Dr) (4), Days Inn and Suites Normal (202 Landmark Drive) (5), Holiday Inn Exp and Ste Normal (1715 Parkway Plaza Drive) (6), Holiday Inn Normal (8 Trader Circle) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Federal Bureau Of Investigation (322 Susan Drive) (1), McLean County - Children's Advocacy Center- Court Services- Juvenile Detention Ce (903 North Main Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Andrew Bacevich - Army officer, Jon Bowermaster - Explorer, Kevin Eggan - Biologist, Ellen Peck - Activist, Robert B. Duncan - Politician, Eleanor Coen - Artist, Alan Turner (Canadian football) - Football player, Jesse Hibbs - College football player, Pop Dillon - Baseball player, Tom Howland - College basketball player (Ball State Cardinals).

McLean County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Normal in 2010:

  • 7,832 people in college/university student housing
  • 377 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 88 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 14 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles
  • 11 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 10 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in Normal in 2000:

  • 8,121 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 360 people in nursing homes
  • 47 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 19 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 19 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 14 people in homes for the mentally retarded
Arena or stadium:
  • Redbird Arena. Illinois State University.

Banks with branches in Normal (2011 data):

  • PNC Bank, National Association: East College Branch, Veterans Parkway And Shepard Branch, Landmark Financial Center Facility. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Busey Bank: College Avenue Branch at 201 West College Avenue, branch established on 2007/06/04; Normal Branch at 1508 Fort Jesse Road, branch established on 2006/04/13. Info updated 2010/01/25: Bank assets: $3,345.6 mil, Deposits: $2,767.4 mil, headquarters in Champaign, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 49 total offices, Holding Company: First Busey Corporation
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company: Normal Branch at 1725 Fort Jesse Road, branch established on 2001/07/12; Bank Of Illinois Branch at 200 West College Avenue, branch established on 1914/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $1,943.8 mil, Deposits: $1,632.9 mil, headquarters in Bloomington, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 49 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancorp, Inc.
  • Commerce Bank: Normal East Branch at 1500 E College Ave, branch established on 1979/06/01; Normal Downtown Branch at 104 Broadway, branch established on 1893/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Normal Walmart Branch at 300 North Greenbriar Drive, branch established on 2007/02/24. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions)
  • Citizens Bank of Chatsworth: Normal Branch at 1710 E. College Ave, branch established on 1995/01/30. Info updated 2011/08/23: Bank assets: $49.0 mil, Deposits: $42.5 mil, headquarters in Chatsworth, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Normal Branch at 1401 South Main Street, branch established on 1995/07/20. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Normal:

Marital status in Normal, IL
  • Never married: 54.6%
  • Now married: 33.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Normal:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.6%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Illinois average:

12.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Normal
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Normal, IL (based on McLean County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant34,23893
Mainline Protestant22,80356
Catholic15,21510
Other8,58016
Black Protestant8805
Orthodox581
None87,798-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 29
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
McLean County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 74
McLean County:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 124
McLean County:

7.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
McLean County:

26.9%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
McLean County:

13.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Normal:

50.9%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Normal:

53.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.5
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.7%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Normal:

9.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Normal:

28.1%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Normal:

61.7%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Normal, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 76$729,930$115,2520$0
Firefighters 65$553,784$102,2370$0
Parks and Recreation 41$286,008$83,710213$82,004
Water Supply 33$207,078$75,3012$1,646
Other and Unallocable 28$179,776$77,0479$10,106
Streets and Highways 23$164,411$85,7802$4,203
Local Libraries 22$147,801$80,61941$34,441
Financial Administration 21$148,605$84,9171$335
Solid Waste Management 13$77,985$71,9861$1,284
Police - Other 12$83,760$83,7607$7,095
Sewerage 12$77,325$77,3250$0
Other Government Administration 12$89,304$89,30413$11,490
Fire - Other 4$36,808$110,4240$0
Judicial and Legal 3$24,346$97,3840$0
Totals for Government 365$2,806,922$92,282289$152,603

Normal government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,978,000 ($36.91)
    Central Staff Services: $1,238,000 ($23.10)
    Parks and Recreation: $565,000 ($10.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $450,000 ($8.40)
    General - Other: $116,000 ($2.16)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $13,868,000 ($258.76)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,768,000 ($200.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,618,000 ($179.46)
    Central Staff Services: $8,567,000 ($159.85)
    Water Utilities: $6,850,000 ($127.81)
    General - Other: $6,583,000 ($122.83)
    Regular Highways: $6,205,000 ($115.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,259,000 ($79.47)
    Libraries: $4,193,000 ($78.24)
    Sewerage: $2,788,000 ($52.02)
    Financial Administration: $1,924,000 ($35.90)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,335,000 ($24.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,347,000 ($62.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $1,965,000 ($36.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $775,000 ($14.46)
    Central Staff Services: $549,000 ($10.24)
    Sewerage: $472,000 ($8.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $450,000 ($8.40)
    General - Other: $224,000 ($4.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $79,000 ($1.47)
    Libraries: $27,000 ($0.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $34,119,000 ($636.62)

Normal government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $7,225,000 ($134.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,464,000 ($101.95)
    Sewerage: $4,002,000 ($74.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $581,000 ($10.84)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $343,000 ($6.40)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $220,000 ($4.10)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,132,000 ($39.78)
    Interest Earnings: $1,955,000 ($36.48)
    Fines and Forfeits: $858,000 ($16.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $10,368,000 ($193.45)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $15,329,000 ($286.02)
    Highways: $1,986,000 ($37.06)
    Other: $176,000 ($3.28)
  • Tax - Property: $16,450,000 ($306.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $15,764,000 ($294.14)
    Other Selective Sales: $9,814,000 ($183.12)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,855,000 ($71.93)
    Other License: $700,000 ($13.06)

Normal government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $88,091,000 ($1643.67)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $85,753,000 ($1600.05)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,338,000 ($80.94)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000,000 ($37.32)

Normal government finances - Cash and Securities in 2020 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $71,939,000 ($1342.30)
Businesses in Normal, IL
NameCountNameCount
ALDI1KFC1
Ace Hardware1Kroger1
Advance Auto Parts1Lane Bryant1
Ann Taylor1Marriott2
Arby's1MasterBrand Cabinets7
Audi1McDonald's3
AutoZone1Meijer1
Bath & Body Works1Menards1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Motel 61
Best Western1Motherhood Maternity2
Blockbuster1New Balance1
Burger King2Nike4
CVS2Office Depot1
Chico's1Panera Bread1
Circle K4Papa John's Pizza1
Cold Stone Creamery1Pizza Hut2
Coldwater Creek1Quiznos1
Comfort Suites1Rue211
Curves1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Dairy Queen1Sam's Club1
Days Inn1Shoe Carnival1
Dennys1Soma Intimates1
Discount Tire1Sprint Nextel2
Domino's Pizza1Starbucks2
DressBarn1Steak 'n Shake2
Dressbarn1Subaru1
FedEx1Subway3
Goodwill1Super 81
H&R Block2T-Mobile2
Hardee's1Taco Bell1
Hilton1Target1
Hobby Lobby1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn2U.S. Cellular2
Home Depot1UPS5
Hyundai1Volkswagen1
J. Jill1Walgreens2
Jewel-Osco1Walmart1
Jimmy John's2Wendy's2
JoS. A. Bank1

Strongest AM radio stations in Normal:

  • WJBC (1230 AM; 1 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Normal:

  • W264AG (100.7 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WESN (88.1 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W255AI (98.9 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Normal:

  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Normal fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 90Number of bridges
  • 794ft / 242mTotal length
  • $6,062,000Total costs
  • 885,025Total average daily traffic
  • 181,890Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Normal, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 251960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 181980-1989
  • 101990-1999
  • 142000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Normal, IL
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Normal)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 96 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Normal, IL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 147 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Normal)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Normal)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED156$143,189242$120,959911$125,18030$61,25619$772,55375$105,3512$20,610
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$128,9228$126,32534$130,2367$96,6401$5,000,0002$233,7501$31,350
APPLICATIONS DENIED14$136,74911$111,993113$132,11910$76,9870$011$107,9722$12,595
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$168,73513$116,645110$139,9184$135,2200$04$84,5380$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$110,1501$97,80014$138,0200$00$02$100,7800$0

Detailed mortgage data for all 11 tracts in Normal, IL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED60$141,36245$146,4751$110,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$137,04415$143,8891$91,030
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$116,97611$133,1190$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$116,7402$128,6350$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Normal, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Normal, IL - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 122. The highest number of fires - 172 took place in 2003, and the least - 8 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Normal, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.2%), and Structure Fires (35.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Normal, IL
    • 92547.2%Outside Fires
    • 69935.7%Structure Fires
    • 24412.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 924.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Normal, IL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Normal, Illinois:

  • Americas Best Value Inn, 6 Traders Cir, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 454-4070, Fax: (309) 888-4505
  • Courtyard By Marriott Bloomington, 310a Greenbriar Dr, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 862-1166
  • Comfort Suites, 310B Greenbriar Dr, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 452-8588, Fax: (309) 452-8588
  • Hojo, 101 S Veterans Pkwy, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 454-4044, Fax: (309) 454-4044
  • Candlewood Suites Hotel, 203 Susan Dr, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 862-4100, Fax: (309) 862-4111
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington / Normal , Illinois, 1715 Pkwy Plaza Dr, Normal, Illinois 61701 , Phone: (309) 862-1600, Fax: (309) 862-4477
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 320 S Towanda, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 425-8900, Fax: (309) 452-8933
  • Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 201 Broadway Ave, Normal, Illinois 61761 , Phone: (309) 862-9000, Fax: (309) 862-9001
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Normal, Illinois
Most common first names in Normal, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary26481.3 years
John25274.9 years
William21277.1 years
Robert20072.3 years
James18274.1 years
Charles16676.0 years
Helen14482.9 years
Ruth13680.3 years
Dorothy12880.5 years
Margaret12882.3 years
Most common last names in Normal, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller14479.4 years
Smith9677.1 years
Anderson6075.6 years
Brown5881.3 years
Jones5878.6 years
Johnson5282.0 years
Wilson3881.8 years
Taylor3483.5 years
Davis3280.7 years
Martin3273.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Normal, IL
  • 87.0%Utility gas
  • 11.1%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Normal, IL
  • 56.4%Electricity
  • 42.0%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used


Normal compared to Illinois state average:

  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Normal on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest ratio of rapes to murders between 2002 and 2012 (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: finance and insurance (population 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest wind speed differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very short commute times (9 minutes or less) (population 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: educational services (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: business and financial operations occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of auto thefts per 100,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: educational services (population 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 10,000 females in this group)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of murders per 100,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in the same U.S. state as the city (population 50,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest cost per building permit (population 50,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
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