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Tuscola

County:
Douglas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.949
State:
Illinois

Tuscola is a city located in Douglas County, Illinois. Tuscola has a 2026 population of 4,664. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Tuscola is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,646 in 2020.

The median household income in Tuscola is $78,179 with a poverty rate of 7.1%. The median age in Tuscola is 35.7 years: 34.8 years for males, and 38.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males.

4.7K
Total Population
1,581
Density (mi²)
3 0.06%
Growth

Tuscola Population

Tuscola Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,66430.06%
20254,66130.06%
20244,658230.5%
20234,63520.04%
20224,633-5-0.11%
20214,638-8-0.17%
20204,64660.13%
20194,35930.07%
20184,356-35-0.8%
20174,391-25-0.57%
20164,416-31-0.7%
20154,447-19-0.43%
20144,46680.18%
20134,458-6-0.13%
20124,46460.13%
20114,458-26-0.58%
20104,48440.09%
20004,4482937.05%
19904,1553168.23%
19803,839-78-1.99%
19703,917421.08%
19603,87591530.91%
19502,9601224.3%
19402,83826910.47%
19302,56950.2%
19202,564-5-0.19%
19002,56900%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 34.8 years

Tuscola Adults

There are 3,668 adults, (781 of whom are seniors) in Tuscola.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,512 (52.2%)
Male: 2,296 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tuscola includes 92.41% White, 4.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,44392.41%
Black or African American1944.03%
Two or more races1312.72%
Asian350.73%
Other race50.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race50.1%
Two or more races10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,44392.41%
Black or African American1944.03%
Two or more races1302.7%
Asian350.73%

Tuscola Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tuscola 's average per capita income is $48,850. Household income levels show a median of $78,179. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,002-
Families$93,431$106,251
Households$78,179$99,115
Non Families$44,214$78,237

$48,850

Average Income

$78,179

Median Household Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)