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Stronghurst

Illinois · 883 residents · 0.873 sq mi
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Stronghurst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
883
−1%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7738861,0001K1K1990201020202024Stronghurst
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,656
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,769
+14%since 2000
from $17,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(868)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(30)
Diversity Score9%(80)
Diversity Score
9
+1508%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stronghurst, Illinois?

Stronghurst, Illinois has about 883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stronghurst, Illinois?

The typical household in Stronghurst, Illinois earns about $44,656 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Stronghurst, Illinois?

About 12.2% 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 11.8% 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 54 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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