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Tower Hill

Illinois · 611 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Tower Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,400. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
611
Unchangedsince 2000
from 609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444736027308591990201020202024Tower Hill
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,141
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,909 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,811
−3%since 2000
from $14,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+2%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(596)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(20)
Diversity Score
3
+295%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
14.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tower Hill, Illinois?

Tower Hill, Illinois has about 611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tower Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Tower Hill, Illinois earns about $39,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tower Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Tower Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Tower Hill, Illinois?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tower Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tower Hill, Illinois?

About 26.2% of people in Tower Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tower Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tower Hill, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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