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Strawn

Illinois · 101 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Strawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,100. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
101
−3%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62841061271491990201020202024Strawn
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,311
+117%since 2000
from $14,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(92)
Black6.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(19)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(7)
Diversity Score
7
−61%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strawn, Illinois?

Strawn, Illinois has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strawn, Illinois?

The typical household in Strawn, Illinois earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strawn, Illinois expensive?

In Strawn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,100.

How educated are people in Strawn, Illinois?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Strawn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strawn, Illinois?

About 27.1% of people in Strawn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strawn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Strawn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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