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Tuscola

Illinois · 4,480 residents · 2.949 sq mi
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Tuscola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,480
+1%since 2000
from 4,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,519 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Tuscola
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,288
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,608 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,710
+22%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,332)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(47)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(209)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,270)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(104)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other1.6%(70)
Diversity Score11.8%(528)
Diversity Score
12
+151%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscola, Illinois?

Tuscola, Illinois has about 4,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuscola, Illinois?

The typical household in Tuscola, Illinois earns about $46,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuscola, Illinois expensive?

In Tuscola, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscola, Illinois?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tuscola, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuscola, Illinois?

About 7.9% of people in Tuscola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscola, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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