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Stronghurst

Illinois · 833 residents · 0.873 sq mi
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Stronghurst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,979. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% 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 $89,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
833
−7%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7738861,0001K1K1990201020202024Stronghurst
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,979
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,945
+21%since 2000
from $17,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(791)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.2%(18)
Diversity Score12.7%(106)
Diversity Score
13
+2164%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stronghurst, Illinois?

Stronghurst, Illinois has about 833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stronghurst, Illinois?

The typical household in Stronghurst, Illinois earns about $51,979 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Stronghurst, Illinois?

About 17.3% 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 7.7% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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