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Stronghurst, IL


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Stronghurst, Illinois

Stronghurst, Illinois, in Henderson county, is 56 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 150 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 896.

The People and Families of Stronghurst

In Stronghurst, about 57% of adults are married.

Stronghurst benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stronghurst had a median family income of $46,375.

Stronghurst Housing

About 73% of housing units in Stronghurst are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Stronghurst, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Stronghurst, IL

Comparing Stronghurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built22
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