Effingham County, Illinois

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 34,505

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Illinois
    $68,580
    Effingham County
    $75,380

    10% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Illinois
    12.6%
    Effingham County
    10.6%

    15% above Illinois avg·29% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Illinois
    59.0%
    Effingham County
    64.8%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Illinois
    $146,132
    Effingham County
    $179,800

    23% above Illinois avg·14% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Illinois
    $837
    Effingham County
    $734

    12% below Illinois avg·21% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Illinois
    75.7%
    Effingham County
    78.1%

    3% above Illinois avg·7% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Illinois
    21.1%
    Effingham County
    18.4%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Illinois
    23.1%
    Effingham County
    26.0%

    12% above Illinois avg·8% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Illinois
    90.9%
    Effingham County
    93.2%

    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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