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Rossville

Illinois · 1,221 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Rossville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,221
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rossville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,882
+30%since 2000
from $16,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,179)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,122)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(47)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score13%(159)
Diversity Score
13
+115%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Illinois?

Rossville, Illinois has about 1,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Illinois?

The typical household in Rossville, Illinois earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Illinois expensive?

In Rossville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Illinois?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Illinois?

About 12.3% of people in Rossville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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