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Tamaroa

Illinois · 638 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Tamaroa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,722. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% 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 $57,100. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638
−14%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4495847208559901990201020202024Tamaroa
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,722
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,616
−7%since 2000
from $14,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(721)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(624)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score5.6%(36)
Diversity Score
6
+106%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tamaroa, Illinois?

Tamaroa, Illinois has about 638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tamaroa, Illinois?

The typical household in Tamaroa, Illinois earns about $39,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tamaroa, Illinois expensive?

In Tamaroa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Tamaroa, Illinois?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tamaroa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tamaroa, Illinois?

About 28.8% of people in Tamaroa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tamaroa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tamaroa, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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