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Towanda

Illinois · 480 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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Towanda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480
−3%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2994516037559071990201020202024Towanda
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,234
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,705 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,978
+34%since 2000
from $18,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(486)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+3%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towanda, Illinois?

Towanda, Illinois has about 480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towanda, Illinois?

The typical household in Towanda, Illinois earns about $65,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towanda, Illinois expensive?

In Towanda, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Towanda, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Towanda, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towanda, Illinois?

About 10.1% of people in Towanda, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towanda, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Towanda, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 376 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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