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 119 years ago in 1906.
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 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:11:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61480 |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stronghurst is located at 40°44'49"N 90°54'15"W (40.7469800, -90.9040300).
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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 |
