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Strasburg

Illinois · 531 residents · 0.541 sq mi
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Strasburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,964. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
531
−12%since 2000
from 603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−15%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4445135826507191990201020202024Strasburg
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,238
+82%since 2000
from $16,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
Diversity Score
4
+914%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strasburg, Illinois?

Strasburg, Illinois has about 531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strasburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Strasburg, Illinois earns about $61,964 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Strasburg, Illinois?

About 19.6% 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 0.9% 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 42 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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