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Towanda

Illinois · 431 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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Towanda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,100. With a median age of 46.7, 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 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
431
−13%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+28%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2994516037559071990201020202024Towanda
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,541
+101%since 2000
from $18,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+181%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towanda, Illinois?

Towanda, Illinois has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towanda, Illinois?

The typical household in Towanda, Illinois earns about $59,250 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 $145,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Towanda, Illinois?

About 25.3% 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 7.9% 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 425 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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