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Tovey

Illinois · 464 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Tovey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,246. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
−10%since 2000
from 516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,081 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4185256337408471990201020202024Tovey
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,246
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,699
+143%since 2000
from $14,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(509)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(437)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(30)
Diversity Score
7
+572%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tovey, Illinois?

Tovey, Illinois has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tovey, Illinois?

The typical household in Tovey, Illinois earns about $90,246 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Tovey, Illinois?

About 13.3% 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 5.7% of people in Tovey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tovey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tovey, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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