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Troy Grove

Illinois · 250 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Troy Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
−18%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792132482823171990201020202024Troy Grove
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,788
+43%since 2000
from $16,595 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+84%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(29)
Diversity Score
12
−34%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy Grove, Illinois?

Troy Grove, Illinois has about 250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Troy Grove, Illinois earns about $53,750 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 $153,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Troy Grove, Illinois?

About 9.6% 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 18.9% of people in Troy Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy Grove, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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