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Trout Valley

Illinois · 515 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Trout Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,231. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $367,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 178% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−14%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,203 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+25%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3924495055616182000201020202024Trout Valley
2024574
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,231
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,833
+50%since 2000
from $58,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(466)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(24)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score14.4%(74)
Diversity Score
14
+11%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trout Valley, Illinois?

Trout Valley, Illinois has about 515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trout Valley, Illinois earns about $190,231 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 $367,300.

How educated are people in Trout Valley, Illinois?

About 67.8% 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 1.6% of people in Trout Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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