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Trout Valley

Illinois · 510 residents (2025 est.) · 0.428 sq mi
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Trout Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $217,292. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $446,200. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
−4%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,341 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+34%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:510 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3924495055616182000201020202024Trout Valley
2024574
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$217,292
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,297 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,914
+62%since 2000
from $58,013 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−24%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(559)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(25)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(518)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(26)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.1%(18)
Diversity Score22.8%(131)
Diversity Score
23
+76%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trout Valley, Illinois?

Trout Valley, Illinois has about 574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trout Valley, Illinois?

The typical household in Trout Valley, Illinois earns about $217,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trout Valley, Illinois expensive?

In Trout Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $446,200.

How educated are people in Trout Valley, Illinois?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trout Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trout Valley, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Trout Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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