CensusEasy
CITY

Strasburg

Illinois · 518 residents (2025 est.) · 0.541 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Strasburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,219. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
−16%since 2000
from 603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
937 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−26%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:518 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4445135826507191990201020202024Strasburg
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,219
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,673 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,107
+130%since 2000
from $16,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+16%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
RELATED:See current rent listings in Strasburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(37)
Diversity Score16.9%(86)
Diversity Score
17
+3986%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Strasburg

Collins
Pop 545
Briny Breezes
Pop 533
Dearing
Pop 534
Spring Ridge
Pop 555
Places similar to Strasburg
Head to head

Compare Strasburg to nearby cities

STRASBURG VS
Effingham
Income$72,377+13%
Home value$177,500+82%
Population12,406+2295%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRASBURG VS
Mattoon
Income$51,597−20%
Home value$97,700same
Population16,667+3118%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRASBURG VS
Charleston
Income$49,300−23%
Home value$137,400+41%
Population17,466+3272%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRASBURG VS
Decatur
Income$51,592−20%
Home value$99,600+2%
Population67,884+13005%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Strasburg, Illinois?

Strasburg, Illinois has about 507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strasburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Strasburg, Illinois earns about $64,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strasburg, Illinois expensive?

In Strasburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Strasburg, Illinois?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Strasburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strasburg, Illinois?

About 4.5% of people in Strasburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strasburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Strasburg, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Strasburg with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →