2023 ACS Census Data · Population 34,505
Effingham County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 34,505. The median household income is $75,380, 16% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%, median home value is $179,800, and 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
34,505
2023 estimate
Rank #1348 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$75,380
Household
Rank #696 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$179,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1489 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1036 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Poverty Rate
15% above Illinois avg·29% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Illinois avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,582
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% above Illinois avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Illinois avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Illinois avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Illinois avg·22% above national avg
Housing Units
15,336
Households
14,030
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,405
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% above Illinois avg·8% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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