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Stronghurst

Illinois · 760 residents (2025 est.) · 0.873 sq mi
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Stronghurst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
949
+6%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:760 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7738861,0001K1K1990201020202024Stronghurst
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,693
+72%since 2000
from $17,269 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
+16%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(888)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(914)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(32)
Diversity Score8.9%(85)
Diversity Score
9
+1488%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stronghurst, Illinois?

Stronghurst, Illinois has about 949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stronghurst, Illinois?

The typical household in Stronghurst, Illinois earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stronghurst, Illinois expensive?

In Stronghurst, Illinois, the median home is worth about $124,600, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Stronghurst, Illinois?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stronghurst, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stronghurst, Illinois?

About 14.9% of people in Stronghurst, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stronghurst, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stronghurst, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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