Strawn, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Strawn, Illinois had a total population of 94, the 1340th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $95,625, which is 15% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x.
Strawn Quick Facts
How Strawn Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92 | 94 | +2.2% |
| Median home value | $75,000 | $79,000 | +5.3% |
How Strawn Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Strawn Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Livingston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 11,294 | $61,279 | 13.1% | $116,300 |
| Fairbury | 3,713 | $70,962 | 2.1% | $162,200 |
| Chatsworth | 1,172 | $69,559 | 16.8% | $103,200 |
| Forrest | 994 | $73,426 | 10.0% | $113,000 |
| Odell | 890 | $83,558 | 9.6% | $121,000 |
| Flanagan | 849 | $62,083 | 12.8% | $108,900 |
| Cullom | 471 | $65,417 | 11.7% | $100,800 |
| Cornell | 389 | $68,750 | 22.5% | $92,200 |
| Saunemin | 352 | $56,250 | 10.8% | $94,600 |
| Long Point | 245 | $66,250 | 9.0% | $91,500 |
Cities Similar to Strawn
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marley | 96 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lake City | 92 | N/A | N/A | 10.9% | 0.0% |
| St. Augustine | 92 | N/A | $49,000 | 4.8% | 23.9% |
| Browning | 99 | N/A | $71,400 | 7.1% | 4.0% |
| Dewey | 89 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 94, Strawn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Strawn is a small community located in Illinois, within Livingston County. The total population is 94. It ranks as the 1340th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Strawn is 38.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Strawn is $95,625. This is 15% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Strawn. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $79,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Strawn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Strawn was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Strawn, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Strawn, Illinois?
Strawn, Illinois has a population of 94 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Strawn, IL?
The median household income in Strawn is $95,625, which is 18% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Strawn, IL?
The ACS sample for Strawn recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Strawn, Illinois?
Strawn's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Strawn, IL?
The median home value in Strawn is $79,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.8x.
How educated is Strawn, Illinois?
10.3% of adults (25+) in Strawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.