COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Christian County

Illinois · 35,372 residents · 709.483 sq mi

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Christian County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,561. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 26%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

35,372

+3%since 1990

from 34,418 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

50 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 49 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.9

+7%since 1990

from 36.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,561

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,506 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,937

+54%since 1990

from $11,676 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.5%

−2.2 ptssince 1990

from 11.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,700

+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $37,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$407

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $313 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.2%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 73.9% in 1990

23.8% rent

Afford Score

1.7

+11%since 1990

from 1.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.1%(47)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)

Asian0.3%(96)

Diversity Score2%(689)

2000

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

Black2.1%(754)

Hispanic / Latino1%(345)

Asian0.4%(131)

Diversity Score8.5%(3,015)

Diversity Score

+325%since 1990

from 2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.5%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.0%

+8.0 ptssince 1990

from 73.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.4%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.1 min

−17%since 1990

from 23.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 35,372 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Christian County, Illinois earns about $36,561 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Illinois?

About 10.5% 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 9.5% of people in Christian County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christian County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Christian County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 954 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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