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Troy Grove

Illinois · 225 residents (2025 est.) · 0.687 sq mi
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Troy Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,800. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−2%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1792132482823171990201020202024Troy Grove
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,917
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,245
+52%since 2000
from $16,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.3%
+42.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
−37%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+55%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(17)
Asian2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score63.9%(192)
Diversity Score
64
+261%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.5%
+29.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy Grove, Illinois?

Troy Grove, Illinois has about 300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Troy Grove, Illinois earns about $83,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Troy Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $200,800, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Troy Grove, Illinois?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Troy Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy Grove, Illinois?

About 47.3% of people in Troy Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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