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Troy Grove

Illinois · 225 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Troy Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−26%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+35%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792132482823171990201020202024Troy Grove
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,519
+108%since 2000
from $16,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(26)
Diversity Score
12
−34%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+117%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy Grove, Illinois?

Troy Grove, Illinois has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Troy Grove, Illinois earns about $73,333 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 $141,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Troy Grove, Illinois?

About 11.5% 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 9.6% 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 59 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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