Stronghurst, Illinois

Stronghurst: Township in Henderson County, Illinois

About

Stronghurst is a township located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 883 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 774 inhabitants.

The township was created 118 years ago in 1906.

Stronghurst locator map
Location of Stronghurst on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Stronghurst

Population : 774 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Henderson County
Area : 35.91 km2
Altitude : 587 feet / 179 meters
Establishment : November 11, 1906 (118 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:57:26 (21st November 2024)
Postal code : 61480
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -14.08% (2010-2020)
Map highlighting Stronghurst Township  Henderson County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Stronghurst Township Henderson County Illinois
Map highlighting Stronghurst Township  Henderson County  Illinois locator map image

Geography

Stronghurst is located at 40°44'49"N 90°54'15"W (40.7469800, -90.9040300).

Stronghurst map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Stronghurst decreased by 14.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 883 - census
2011 865 -2.08% estimation process
2012 846 -2.25% estimation process
2013 834 -1.44% estimation process
2014 838 0.48% estimation process
2015 835 -0.36% estimation process
2016 818 -2.08% estimation process
2017 809 -1.11% estimation process
2018 797 -1.51% estimation process
2019 794 -0.38% estimation process
2020 774 -2.58% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 65,496
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 59,293
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 10.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 68,875
April 1, 2010 Population : 59,278
People under 5 years old, percentage : 9.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 34.1%
People over 65 (%) : 8.9%
Female persons, % : 51.2%
White only, percent : 79.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 1.2%
Asians alone % : 1.5%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.2%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 3.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 64.2%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 28.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 1,911
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 18.8%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 56.7%

Stronghurst zip code is 61480. County name: Henderson, County fips: 17071

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 56.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $207,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,466
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $443
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,055
2015-2019 Households : 18,422
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.43
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 87.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 45.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 87.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 80.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 74.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 10.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.2%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 9.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 51.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 74,544
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,387,392
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 808,120
2012 total retail sales per capita : $13,262
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $54,037
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $20,262
Percentage of people living in poverty : 20.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,756
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,245
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,002
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,187
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,345
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 253
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,289
2010 population per square mile : 2,832.0
2010 land area in square miles : 20.93
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 78.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $296,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,804
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $617
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,106
2015-2019 Households : 3,611
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.35
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.1%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 94.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 89.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 48.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 51.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 47.7%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 7,550
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 24,685
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 7,719
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 102,328
2012 total retail sales per capita : $12,405
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $61,856
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $42,581
Percentage of people living in poverty : 15.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,103
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 548
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 446
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 88
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 965
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 58
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 991
2010 population per square mile : 3,879.9
2010 land area in square miles : 2.12

Schools in Stronghurst

College & universities near Stronghurst, IL

Code Name City ZIP
154378 Southeastern Community College West Burlington (IA) 52655-0180

Stations (11)

Amtrak & bus stations near Stronghurst, IL

Code Name Address Type
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL
MAC Macomb 120 East Calhoun Street RAIL
FMD Fort Madison station 1601 20th Street RAIL
GBB Galesburg station 225 South Seminary Street RAIL
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL

Post offices near Stronghurst

Post Office Name City ZIP
Stronghur Post Office Stronghurst (IL) 61480

Other cities in Henderson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Oquawka 1,231 Town in Henderson County, Illinois
Lomax 393 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Bald Bluff 302 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Biggsville 273 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Carman 268 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Gladstone 257 Village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States
Rozetta 241 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Terre Haute 236 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Raritan 131 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Media 93 Village in Illinois, USA