COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Christian County

Illinois · 34,418 residents · 709.483 sq mi

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Christian County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 21%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

34,418

−3%vs 2000

vs 35,372 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

49 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 50 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.4

−6%vs 2000

vs 38.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,506

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,561 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,676

−35%vs 2000

vs $17,937 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.7%

+2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$37,200

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$313

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $407 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

73.9%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 76.2% in 2000

26.1% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−10%vs 2000

vs 1.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.9%(33,921)

Black2.1%(754)

Hispanic / Latino1%(345)

Asian0.4%(131)

Other0%

Diversity Score8.5%(3,015)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.5%(34,235)

Black0.1%(47)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)

Asian0.3%(96)

Other0.1%(40)

Diversity Score2%(689)

Diversity Score

−76%vs 2000

vs 9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.3%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.1%

−8.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.1%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.0 min

+21%vs 2000

vs 19.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christian County, Illinois?

Christian County, Illinois has about 34,418 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Christian County, Illinois?

The typical household in Christian County, Illinois earns about $24,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christian County, Illinois expensive?

In Christian County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Illinois?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Christian County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christian County, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Christian County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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