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Tovey

Illinois · 516 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Tovey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

516
+1%since 1990
from 509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,314 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,283 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+15%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4185256337408471990201020202024Tovey
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,712
+37%since 1990
from $10,761 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
86.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
13.7% rent
1.6
+40%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(509)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
1
−75%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tovey, Illinois?

Tovey, Illinois has about 516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tovey, Illinois?

The typical household in Tovey, Illinois earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tovey, Illinois expensive?

In Tovey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Tovey, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tovey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tovey, Illinois?

About 11.4% of people in Tovey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tovey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tovey, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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