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Tallula

Illinois · 434 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Tallula has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,806. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 204 residents. 14% 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 $80,900. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
434
−32%since 2000
from 638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+26%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4044945856767661990201020202024Tallula
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,806
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,107
+81%since 2000
from $16,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+28%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(628)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(401)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score7.2%(31)
Diversity Score
7
+361%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallula, Illinois?

Tallula, Illinois has about 434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallula, Illinois?

The typical household in Tallula, Illinois earns about $51,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallula, Illinois expensive?

In Tallula, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Tallula, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tallula, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallula, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Tallula, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallula, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallula, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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